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Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Diagnosis and Management ... : cell count + differential ... protein, culture • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... more than above as
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
3 conditions, serum ... Ketoacidosis (AK ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #criticalcare #foamed
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Framework and Management ... ) • AKI: BUN/Cr ... + myoglobin AKI ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS ... in improperly folded ... conditions listed in differential ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology ... #diagnosis #management
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
in one study, all ... diabetes insipidus Differential ... Initial Workup: Serum ... Polydipsia #diagnosis #management ... #nephrology