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Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
of hypotonic hyponatremia ... normal volume-based algorithm ... Urine Na+K / serum ... differential #diagnosis ... table #sodium #nephrology
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Management of Hyponatremia ... Cirrhosis - Correct K ... Diuretics, Consider K-opoid ... SIADH — look for cause ... #Management #algorithm
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis ... 1) Is it hypotonic ... the underlying cause ... #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm in Cancer
UOsm ≥ 100 mOsm/kg = Urine is inappropriately concentrated for hypotonic
Hyponatremia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... concentrated for hypotonic ... chemotherapy, nausea ... #nephrology #oncology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... only if no clear cause ... Calcium 2-3g IV Ca-gluconate ... Use gtt, NOT hypertonic ... #potassium #nephrology