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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
Diagnosis Algorithm ... (transcellular shift ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #workup ... #nephrology
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Appropriately Low Kidney Phosphate Excretion:
 • Decreased GI Absorption: Chronic Diarrhea, Antacids,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Appropriately Low ... Transcellular Shift ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... be considered “low ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... #Management #Pediatrics ... #Peds #Febrile
HEART Score – A Tool For the ED The HEART score is an excellent tool that
admission for further workup ... and treatment versus ... on identifying low ... risk as well as ... #Diagnosis #Management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Diagnosis Framework ... and Management ... Shift of extracellular ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #nephrology
Refeeding Syndrome Overview

What Is It?
	• Electrolyte/fluid shifts caused by initiation of nutrition in severely malnourished patient.
Risk Factors: ... • Congestive heart ... hyperparathyroidism Treatment ... Syndrome #Nutrition #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis ... 3 questions to work ... puts patients at risk ... #Diagnosis #Treatment ... #management #nephrology
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Assess for high risk ... Pulse deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock Treatment ... opiates • Control heart ... #management #vascular
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... Orthopedic • Low ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Dysphagia - Differential ... malignancy Risk ... region • Bolus slow ... disorder → EGD Treatment ... #Diagnosis #Management