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Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Diagnosis and Workup ... Repeat the sodium ... hypothyroidism • adrenal ... • nephrotic syndrome ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
RAPID ONSET
Medications
 • Steroids
 • Danazol
 • Progestin Containing Contraceptives
Increased Serum Testosterone
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... RAPID ONSET Medications ... Serum DHEAS • Adrenal ... -OH Congenital Adrenal ... #endocrinology
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Differential Diagnosis Workup ... Algorithm 1) ... , Cushing syndrome ... #Algorithm #nephrology ... #sodium
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Convulsive Status Epilepticus ... Consider CBC, renal ... Admit to PICU - Rapid ... IV Thiopental Sodium ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm