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Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm
Step 1: Consider history. Most patients presenting with hypernatremia are either very
Diagnostic Evaluation ... determine the type ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm ... #Sodium
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Differential Diagnosis ... Workup Algorithm ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Workup #Algorithm ... #nephrology #sodium
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Hypernatremia Diagnosis ... and Workup Step ... Repeat the sodium ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Initial triage of the neutropenic adult - Algorithm for the evaluation and treatment of adult patients
triage of the neutropenic ... adult - Algorithm ... for the evaluation ... #Algorithm #workup ... #diagnosis #hematology
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... #Management #Algorithm ... #Sodium #nephrology
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic ... Evaluation Algorithm ... DrEricStrong #Hyponatremia ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
A lazy man's classification of hyponatremia
There are two possible approaches to the diagnosis of hyponatremia: .
A lazy man's classification ... approaches to the diagnosis ... osmolality and urinary sodium ... #Diagnosis #Hyponatremia ... #Algorithm #Differential
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... to infection • Neurogenic ... due to loss of Sodium ... water #Shock #Classification ... #types #diagnosis
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... • Most common type ... infection • Neurogenic ... due to loss of sodium ... #Types #diagnosis
Assessment of a Patient Presenting to the ED after a Medical Abortion:
 • History, including if/when
CBC and blood type ... Medical #Abortion #algorithm ... #workup #evaluation ... #diagnosis #obstetrics