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Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
via kaliuresis step ... if hypovolemic step ... fludrocortisone step ... diuretic cocktail step ... diuretics #diuresis #nephrology
Nephritic vs Nephrotic Syndrome

Step 1: If the patient has hematuria and/or proteinuria, think about nephrotic/nephritic syndromes.
Step
Nephrotic Syndrome Step ... Step 2: Does the ... Comparison #Algorithm #Nephrology
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Insipidus Workup Step ... Consider the history Step ... Uosm & Uglucose Step ... Algorithm #Sodium #nephrology
Macular Hole  - Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

Dr. Sebastian Vega @oftalmopo

#Macular #Hole #Retina #Ocular #PhysicalExam #clinical
Macular Hole - ... Slit Lamp Ocular ... @oftalmopo #Macular ... #Hole #Retina #Ocular
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
new/old infarct STEMI ... - J point STE > ... • DDx: Acute STEMI ... big R or R/S>I STEMI ... inversion - STE
Cushing's Reflex - Pathophysiology
HYPERTENSION with a reflex BRADYCARDIA
 → ↑ ICP 
 → ↓ CBF
 →
Chemoreceptor stim ... → Sympathetic stim ... → Baroreceptor stim ... Pathophysiology #neurology
Hormones acting on the kidney

#Pathophysiology #Nephrology #Renal #Kidney #Hormones #Nephron #Sites #Action

** GrepMed Recommended Text: First
Pathophysiology #Nephrology ... for the USMLE Step
Physical exam findings of various ocular palsies; image courtesy of the BMJ

R 3rd nerve palsy
R 4th
findings of various ocular ... nerve palsy #Ocular ... CNIII #CNIV #CNVI #Neurology
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
and Workup Step ... Step 2. ... administration Step ... Workup #Algorithm #Nephrology
Pendular Nystagmus on Ocular Exam

Pendular nystagmus seen in this patient with multiple sclerosis

#Pendular #Nystagmus #Ocular #PhysicalExam
Pendular Nystagmus on Ocular ... Pendular #Nystagmus #Ocular ... multiple #sclerosis #neurology