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Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Differential Diagnosis Workup ... Algorithm 1) ... mechanism 2) Volume Status ... • Hypovolemic: Diuretics ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
and Workup Step ... Assess volume status ... volume loss - diuretics ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic ... Evaluation Algorithm ... Assess volume status ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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Diuresis in Critical ... , & to correct hyponatremia ... high aldosterone states ... Early nephrologv ... Balance #management #criticalcare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... are excellent at evaluating ... excreted using diuretics ... #differential #algorithm ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare