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Nephritic vs Nephrotic Syndrome

Step 1: If the patient has hematuria and/or proteinuria, think about nephrotic/nephritic syndromes.
Step
hematuria and/or ... hematuria (RBC casts or ... Syndrome #Comparison #Algorithm ... #Nephrology #Diagnosis
TUSA - Testicular UltraSound Algorithm for Scrotal Swelling, Pain or Mass 
- Giuseppe Sfuncia
@Revivan75
#Diagnosis #Testicular #Ultrasound
Testicular UltraSound Algorithm ... Swelling, Pain or ... Testicular #Ultrasound #Algorithm ... Pain #Swelling #POCUS
True Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm

Instead (or in addition) of volume status examination, check urine sodium and serum
Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm ... Instead (or in ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology
Metabolic and Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis - Diagnostic Algorithm

Anion gap - MUDPILES: 
 - Methanol (formic
Alkalosis - Diagnostic Algorithm ... - Iron tablets or ... Respiratory #Metabolic #Algorithm ... Recommended Text: Nephrology
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
An Algorithm for ... active seizures is algorithmic ... detailed in the algorithm ... The focus is on ... Management #Emergency #Neurology
Vertigo Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Vertigo: Symptom of illusory movement because of asymmetry in the vestibular
and Management Algorithm ... due to damage to or ... vestibular nerve, or ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm ... #neurology #Differential
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... time (urinary or ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #workup #nephrology
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
and Diagnosis Algorithm ... UTI, urine WBCs, or ... → Refer to Nephrology ... cystoscopy • Refer to Nephrology ... Hematuria #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADH Independent:
 • Tea and Toast Syndrome, Beer Potomania - Low solute
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... renal losses, or ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #nephrology
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm ... Feels "faint" or ... when standing or ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm ... differential #diagnosis #neurology