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

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

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... Step #1 - Consider ... #Sodium #nephrology
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Hypernatremia Diagnosis ... 1 . ... Repeat the sodium ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
A System for Vasculitides 

#Diagnosis #IM #Rheum #Vasculitis #Small #Medium #Large #Vessel #Size #Classification #ANCA #Differential
Vasculitides #Diagnosis ... Rheum #Vasculitis #Small ... #Medium #Large ... #Vessel #Size #Classification ... #Differential #Algorithm
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Utilizing Uric Acid 
ADH promotes Urea/uric acid excretion along with water
Hyponatremia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... water retention 1) ... Osmolarity 3) Urine Sodium ... #sodium #low #uricacid
Vasculitis - Break down based on vessel size 
Distribution of vessel involvement by large vessel vasculitis,
vessel vasculitis, medium ... can affect any type ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology ... #Medium #Large ... #Classification
Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Pelvic and Lower Limbs
Letournel Classification Acetabular Fractures:
 • Simple Types: Anterior column,
fovea/ligamentum (small ... IV: Medial tibial ... lateral and 1 medial ... central and 1 medial ... #Orthopedics #diagnosis
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
Hypernatremia is almost always due to unreplaced water loss (free water
Differential Diagnosis ... output is a clue). 1) ... Diabetes Insipidus: neurogenic ... ([Na] / 140) - 1) ... management #nephrology #sodium
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