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Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... history Step #2 ... Uglucose Step #3 ... & desmopressin test
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... safe to stop 2. ... stimulation 3. ... #comatose #diagnosis
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Diagnosis Framework ... • Trauma/Crush injury ... Medications 2. ... K supplement 3. ... potassium #high #nephrology
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Diagnosis Algorithm ... extrahepatic source - Tests ... liver disease: > 2 ... : > 3 • Chronic ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Diagnosis Framework ... • Trauma/Crush injury ... Medications 2. ... K supplement 3. ... potassium #high #nephrology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Diagnosis Framework ... Spinal injuries 2. ... , Aspergillus 3. ... #neurology #differential ... #algorithm
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Presentation: Injury ... develops later 2. ... - More than 2/ ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... #differential