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Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm ... Gravity Step 3: ... Assess volume status ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Hypercalcemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Determine whether PTH-dependent
2) Assess for other hormonal causes
3) Assess for
Hypercalcemia Workup ... PTH-dependent 2) Assess ... hormonal causes 3) ... Hypercalcemia #Workup ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Diagnosis and Workup ... administration Step 3. ... Assess volume status ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... history Step #2 - Assess ... Uglucose Step #3 ... Hypernatremia #Management #Algorithm
A good approach when dealing with hypotension at the bedside includes using the following systematic four
Volume Status 3. ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... Hypotension #Approach #Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Differential Diagnosis Workup ... Algorithm 1) ... mechanism 2) Volume Status ... thirst, Lack of access ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
confusion, seizures) 3) ... Assessment of volume status ... history #Diagnosis #EM ... #Differential #Algorithm
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
w/ early shock state ... Altered Mental Status ... Establish IV/IO Access ... Readily Reversibles 3) ... and Survey 4) Workup
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... , 02, suction 3. ... IV access 4. ... Ketamine: 0.5-3 ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
If no IV access. ... : 8 mg) over 2-3 ... Sodium Loading dose 3 ... IV infusion of 3 ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm