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Metabolic and Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis - Diagnostic Algorithm

Anion gap - MUDPILES: 
 - Methanol (formic
Acidosis and Alkalosis ... - Diagnostic Algorithm ... - Salicylates (late ... GrepMed Recommended Text ... : Nephrology Secrets
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Uglucose Step #3 ... & desmopressin test ... #Sodium #nephrology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... cortisol 30 min AND ... Step 3) Differentiate ... Insufficiency #Algorithm ... #Stimulation #Endocrinology
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Differential Diagnosis ... Patient Prefers to Rest ... Dark • 4h – 3 ... • 15 min – 3 ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Differential Diagnosis ... with previously stable ... metabolic alkalosis ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... #Diagnosis #indications
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
loss of smile 3. ... life-threatening Differential ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
Joint - Following 3 ... hydroxyapatite) • Calcium oxalate ... #Joint #Pain #MSK ... approach #workup #differential ... #diagnosis #arthritis
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... obstruction 3. ... output: 200 ml/hr 3. ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... Stable patients ... stratification #diagnosis
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... stimulation 3. ... Sternal rub 3. ... #comatose #diagnosis