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Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Diagnosis and Workup ... EUVOLEMIC • SIADH ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
tests Step 5: If SIADH ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
Pseudohyponatremia, SIADH ... intoxication Initial Workup
Diabetes Insipidus vs Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH (SIADH) - Comparison Table

Diabetes Insipidus - Inadequate ADH
SIADH -
Inappropriate ADH (SIADH ... Inadequate ADH SIADH ... Diabetes #Insipidus #SIADH
Algorithm for Management of SIADH with Fluid Restriction and Urea

by Helbert Rondon, MD @NephroMD

#SIADH #Management #algorithm
Management of SIADH ... @NephroMD #SIADH
Cerebral Salt Wasting vs SIADH - Pathophysiology 
1) Neurological event
2) Sodium loss from tubules
3) Naturiesis →
Salt Wasting vs SIADH ... #SaltWasting #SIADH
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis
DRUGS
SIADH
ENDOCRINOPATHIES
"TEA AND TOAST"

- Kiara Camacho @kiaracamacho96

#Hyponatremia #Differential #Diagnosis #causes
Diagnosis DRUGS SIADH
Causes of Approach to Altered Level of Consciousness - Workup
Clinical Exam - Focal
 • Trauma
 •
Consciousness - Workup ... Refer to Blood Work ... Altered #ALOC #Workup ... #diagnosis #workup
Cancer agents and Electrolyte Disorders
 • Hypocalcemia: Cisplatin from Low Mg, Cetuximab- due to low Mg
Axitinib,
Bevacizumab, Volociximab-SIADH ... Methotrexate- SIADH
Thrombocytopenia - Workup Algorithm
A common consult I receive.

Dr. Joseph Shatzel @Clotmaster

#Thrombocytopenia #Workup #Algorithm #Diagnosis #Differential #Hematology
Thrombocytopenia - Workup ... Thrombocytopenia #Workup