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Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Algorithm Syndrome ... • Drugs • Pulmonary ... GI losses • Renal ... diuretics) With edema ... Uosm < 100 mmol/kg
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Algorithm Syndrome ... • Drugs • Pulmonary ... GI losses • Renal ... diuretics) With edema ... Uosm < 100 mmol/kg
Pulmonary Renal Syndrome

Definition: Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + Glomerulonephritis
Presentation (Pulmonary and renal manifestations can occur weeks apart):
Pulmonary Renal ... Hemoptysis, Peripheral edema ... for Pulmonary Renal ... resolution chest CT ... #Renal #Syndrome
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Prednisone 5mg/kg ... myalgias, HoTN, edema ... - pulmonary opacities ... Anaphylaxis, Acute Renal ... #APML #diagnosis
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Diagnosis Framework ... level <100 pg/ml EKG ... ischemic changes CXR ... respiratory distress syndrome ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
Pulmonary Renal ... Renal Syndromes ... Other tests: • CT ... #Renal #Syndromes ... #management #treatment
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Diagnosis of ... Torsemide) • Acute pulmonary ... • Hyponatremia ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... and euvolemic hyponatremia
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... edema must be present ... be detected on CT ... or CXR ● PaO2/ ... Summary #CheatSheet #Diagnosis
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
suspected) - CT ... interventional radiology ... , hypotension, renal ... failure, pulmonary ... Oncology #HemeOnc #Diagnosis
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Chronic Hypertension:
 • Guidelines as SBP ≥130 or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
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And Proteinuria (e.g ... severe RUQ pain, renal ... ), pulmonary edema ... patients • HELLP: Syndrome ... htn #obstetrics #cardiology