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Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm
Step 1: Consider history. Most patients presenting with hypernatremia are either very
Diagnostic Evaluation ... 1: Consider history ... Step 2: Check Uosm ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
and Evaluation ... 1) Identification ... acute vs. chronic) 2) ... #EM #IM #Nephro ... #Ddxof
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Hypernatremia Diagnosis ... 1 . ... Step 2. ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... Step #1 - Consider ... history Step #2 ... #Sodium #nephrology
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic ... Evaluation Algorithm ... elevated Step 2: ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Workup Algorithm ... 1) Check Urine ... renal mechanism 2) ... #Workup #Algorithm ... #nephrology #sodium
Purpose: We sought to develop a patient decision aid to promote shared decision-making for patients who
have no serious diagnosis ... a negative ED work-up ... evaluation. ... #PatientInfo #Cardiology ... #EM #Syncope #LowRisk