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Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polyuria = >3L Urine output / 24 hours
Urine osmolality = 2 (Na
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... glucose mg/dL]/18 HIGH ... Hyperglycemia, High ... solute intake (e.g ... #nephrology
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
An acute, life-threatening condition that appears within 7 days of starting cytotoxic therapies in
cytotoxic therapies in high-burden ... treatments) occur in high ... with Ca only if EKG ... Walid Malki, MD, MS ... Lysis #Syndrome #TLS
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Hyporeflexia: • Hypercalcemia ... polyneuropathy (e.g ... injury, Early ALS ... Eclampsia, Late ALS ... diagnosis #table #neurology
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sodium >145 mmol/L High ... Polyuria scheme) e.g ... Hypernatremia #Nephrology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
immature blasts and high ... : - Neuro: AMS ... Spontaneous if high ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... unless worrisome EKG
KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
KDIGO Treatment algorithm ... management of acute hyperkalemia ... monitor 12-lead ECG ... treatment #potassium #high ... #nephrology #KDIGO
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Low EABV (e.g ... • NSAlDs #Hyperkalemia ... IntercellularShift #Nephrology
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Protein deposition (eg ... Amyloidosis) ... #Proteinuria #Nephrology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pediatric Vomiting - Gastrointestinal and Systemic Causes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hepatobiliary:
 • Acute Hepatitis
 • Acute
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Uremia • Hypercalcemia ... Other: • Sepsis (e.g ... Carbon Monoxide High ... #Causes #Peds #
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Acidosis, Cell Lysis (TLS ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... Terbutaline 7 µg/kg ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology