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Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
• Euvolemic (Low ... Hypervolemic: Conn syndrome ... , Cushing syndrome ... Workup #Algorithm #nephrology ... #sodium
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Compartment syndrome ... - Electrical ... exertion/training - Seizures ... Hyperuricemia • Hyponatremia ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Toaster Electrocution Electrical Injury
Primary determination of injury extent = amount of CURRENT flowing through body.
VARIABLES: voltage,
coagulation, compartment syndrome ... CNS- stroke, seizure ... electrical injury ... do NOT recreate video ... #video #nsfw
Lightning Strike Electrical Injury
Types of Lightning Strikes: Direct, Side Splash, Contact injury, Ground current
ELECTRICAL INJURIES: Primary
Injury Types of ... Low-Voltage <1000V ... coagulation, compartment syndrome ... CNS- stroke, seizure ... #video #NSFW #Electrocution