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Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polyuria = >3L Urine output / 24 hours
Urine osmolality = 2 (Na
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Polyuria = >3L ... solute intake (e.g ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Causes of Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polyuria - Urine Output > 3L/day, Increased Urine Volume (>2ml/min)
Osmotic
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Polyuria ... concentration (e.g ... #Nephrology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hypernatremia ... diuresis (see Polyuria ... scheme) e.g., mannitol ... Hypernatremia #Nephrology
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
SHINE Mnemonic: ... abnormalities on EEG ... #Antiepileptics ... Initiation #start #Algorithm ... #Neurology #SHINE
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Red ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #neurology ... #PHANTOMS #mnemonic