6 results
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ileostomy - NGT suction ... SIGNS: • Muscle weakness ... altered mental status ... #Pathophysiology
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Causes of Peripheral ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disease Motor Neuron ... Dystrophy • Statin ... #Causes
Causes of Peripheral Weakness - With and Without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
With Sensory Changes:
Causes of Peripheral ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Motor Neuron ... Neuromuscular Junction ... #Causes
Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Urinary Chloride
 • Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vomiting/nasogastric suction ... blood pressure: Active ... Normal acid-base status ... #causes #urinary
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
Vomiting/nasogastric suction ... blood pressure: Active ... Normal acid-base status ... the indicated causes ... #nephrology #differential
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
the integrated function ... : Focal weakness ... limited range of motion ... fear of falling, functional ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential