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Hypernatremia Classification and Features According to Volume Status
 - Hypervolemic hypernatremia - Cushing's syndrome, Primary hyperaldosteronism,
and Features According ... - DI, Central Dl ... DI, Nephrogenic ... - Renal hypovolemic ... Classification #Features #Diagnosis
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
anticoagulation, DIC ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... clue • Blood tests ... ACTH stimulation test ... endocrinology #diagnosis
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis ... Weakness, fatigue, nausea ... , hypotension, hyponatremia ... ACTH) stimulation test ... AND • Baseline
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
- Diagnosis and ... : Most Common Cause ... secondary AI, hyponatremia ... A STIM test can ... ACTH STIM TEST:
Oncologic Emergencies - Differential Diagnosis Framework

HEMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES:
Hyperviscosity Syndrome:
 • Spontaneous bleeding
 • Shortness of breath
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Early death Neutropenic ... • Dyspnea at rest ... Hoarseness • Chest and ... coma SIADH: • Hyponatremia
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
- Differential Diagnosis ... conditions - Neurogenic ... heat illness → Hypernatremia ... #differential #diagnosis ... #causes #stroke
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Regulating Renal ... disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... nephrotic syndrome • Hyponatremia ... Kidney stones caused ... euvolemic hyponatremia
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... - Differential Diagnosis ... fulminans - DIC ... Fecal occult blood test ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis ... is decreased), hypernatremia ... dexamethasone suppression test ... the abdomen for adrenal ... tumors • The adrenal
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... Summary Causes ... Hyperuricemia • Hyponatremia ... complication: DIC ... #Management #causes