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Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Differential Diagnosis ... Workup Algorithm ... , Cushing syndrome ... #Workup #Algorithm ... #nephrology #sodium
Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm
Step 1: Consider history. Most patients presenting with hypernatremia are either very
Diagnostic Evaluation ... young or very old ... Dr. ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... Evaluation #Algorithm #Sodium
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
infection • Neurogenic ... due to loss of sodium ... Classification #Types #diagnosis ... #management #cold ... #warm #wet #dry
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... ASanchez_PS and Dr ... #Management #Algorithm ... #Sodium #nephrology
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
to infection • Neurogenic ... and Dry) • Puimonary ... due to loss of Sodium ... Classification #types #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... and Management ... - Dry, Flat ... Epinephrine - Neurogenic ... #Diagnosis #Management
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
Hypernatremia is almost always due to unreplaced water loss (free water
Differential Diagnosis ... Diabetes Insipidus: neurogenic ... Dr. ... #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis by Mechanism
Decr Blood Pressure (“Decr Effective Circulating Volume”) 
 - Volume depletion
Diagnosis by Mechanism ... - Cirrhosis Syndrome ... e.g. pneumonia, COPD ... toast” diet Dr ... Table #Causes #Sodium
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis ... 3 questions to work ... demyelination syndrome ... #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Ext: warm vs. cold ... shins and up), dry ... liver failure, neurogenic ... Classification #diagnosis ... #management #Overview