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Causes of Pediatric Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infectious:
 • Viral
 • Bacterial
 • Parasitic
Malabsorption:
 • Lactase
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Overfeeding • Short ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm for the diagnosis of chronic diarrhea.
It is usually impractical to test and treat the many
Algorithm for the ... First, physicians should ... specific tests to sort ... the much smaller differential ... #Algorithm #Testing
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... losses (NG suction, diarrhea ... vomiting) • Low ... #nephrology #low
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Gl tract loss (Diarrhea ... #Hypokalemia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Distributive Shock - Low ... Vomiting • Diarrhea ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Loss 
 - Increased GI Loss
 - Increased Urinary
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... K-ATPase which imports ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... causes #potassium #low
Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Low and High PTH
LOW PTH - Hypoparathyroid
 - Congenital (Pediatric)
Hypocalcemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Malabsorption • Short ... #Hypocalcemia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... and paralysis should ... If present, it should ... Laxative use • Diarrhea ... #differential #
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
Hypernatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... mannitol, glucosuria Low ... loss • Watery Diarrhea ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hypomagnesemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
GI LOSS - FeMg < 2-2.5% or 24h Urine Mg
Hypomagnesemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Urine Mg < 10g • Diarrhea ... Hypomagnesemia #Magnesium #Low ... #Causes #Differential