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Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
- Hypokalemia ... #Low #Magnesium ... #Table #Classification ... #Causes #Workup ... #hypomg
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Causes of Hyponatremia ... Euvolemic; no physiologic ... Malignancy True hypovolemia ... GI losses • Renal ... • Pregnancy Hypo-osmolar
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Causes of Hyponatremia ... Euvolemic; no physiologic ... Malignancy True hypovolemia ... GI losses • Renal ... • Pregnancy Hypo-osmolar
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
time you have a case ... Present (Uosm ≥100): Hypovolemia ... , Hypervolemia with ... Cirrhosis, Nephrotic syndrome ... #differential #diagnosis
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Endocrine: Hypo ... • LDH ↑ • Hyperkalemia ... Hyperuricemia • Hyponatremia ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia ... #treatment #nephrology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis ... 3 questions to work ... through a physiologic ... demyelination syndrome ... severe/refractory hypoNa
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... acidosis) • Low ... emcrit.org/ibcc/hyperkalemia ... management of hyperkalemia ... #Hyperkalemia
Hyponatremia - Differential Algorithm
Isotonic Hyponatremia: Hyperlipidemia, Hyperproteinemia, Recent TURP
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • Hypovolemia: Diuretics/Nephropathies, Vomiting, Diarrhea,
: • Hypovolemia ... polydipsia • Hypervolemia ... , Chronic Renal ... #causes #nephrology ... #sodium #low
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
ECF and ICF both work ... K+ in the ECF causes ... Hyperkalemia, a ... criticalcare #management #diagnosis ... #treatment #pharmacology
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
before beginning treatment ... - Shock - Hypovolemia ... LV failure - Low ... - Compartment syndrome ... #typeb #classification