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Lab patterns seen in Inborn Errors of Metabolism

A table of lab values compiled from UpToDate and
Lab patterns seen ... A table of lab ... values compiled ... metabolicemergency-pathophysiology-differential-pediatrics-metabolism-algorithm-diagnosis ... Peds #Pediatrics #Table
A schema of the pathophysiology of the inborn errors of metabolism, excluding complex storage diseases. Helps
See the lab values ... table for supplemental ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Differential # ... Peds #Pediatrics #Table
Hyperkalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
R/O Pseudo-hyperkalemia:
 • Possible Lab error! Alwavs Repeat Blood sample!
 • Leukocytosis, Thrombocytosis:
Hyperkalemia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... : • Possible Lab ... • Excessive fist ... potassium #high #pathophysiology
Non-ACS Myocardial Injury - Elevated Troponin Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Chronic Myocardial Injury: End
Elevated Troponin Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... or Normal ... Sepsis-induced CM), Metabolic ... Occlusion • Stable
Bandemia Overview

Normal: < 1%
Clinically significant: > 10%

Band neutrophils are slightly less mature than segmented neutrophils and
) Differential ... ingestions • Metabolic ... appreciate the value ... #Bandemia #differential ... CBC #hematology #pathophysiology
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Heat Stroke - Differential ... Kidneys, Liver • Labs ... : - Metabolic ... Collapse: • Pathophysiology ... - Core temp normal
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Liver Injury - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Shock liver • Metabolic ... Infiltrative Labs ... - If both are normal
Personality Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
• Enduring pattern of experience and behaviour that deviates from cultural
Personality Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... The pattern is stable ... disregard for social norms ... , the law, and rights
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
ADLs - Highest metabolic ... equivalent able ... neuroexam - Oral ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Determine if any labs
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... breath sounds • Rales ... CXR upright or lat ... - Switch to oral ... Lung Abscess Differential