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Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ileostomy - NGT suction ... transport, renal function ... Gastrointestinal function ... #Pathophysiology
Major Segments of the Nephron and their Functions 
 - Glomerulus - Formation of glomerular filtrate
Segments of the Nephron ... and their Functions ... organic acids and bases ... #Segments #Function ... #Pathophysiology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment ... Algorithm for Convulsive ... trumpets, 02, suction ... for reversible cause ... #Algorithm #Management
Delayed Fracture Healing - Non-Union - Malunion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Inflammation (Hours-Days) -> Soft Callus (Days-Weeks)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Excessive motion ... Biologic Failure Functional ... normal axis Non Functional ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
- Remove any traction ... cm long - Delay ... Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... including DM • Treatment ... of spinal cord function
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... Algorithm for Convulsive ... trumpets, 02, suction ... for reversible cause ... #Algorithm #Convulsive
Causes of Hypokalemia
Transcellular Shifts:
 - Alkalosis, Increased plasma insulin (treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis), ß-Adrenergic agonists, Hypokalemic
Causes of Hypokalemia ... plasma insulin (treatment ... , nasogastric suction ... mineralocorticoid excess and related ... #Hypokalemia #Causes
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
the knee-jerk reaction ... treat the primary cause ... may not be the case ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... criticalcare #foamed #treatment
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
the integrated function ... Myopathies - Motor neuron ... limited range of motion ... - Alcohol-related ... fear of falling, functional
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... Pathophysiology ... Impaired cytotoxic function ... Treatment Approach ... • Curative option