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Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
Causes of Hyponatremia ... Hypothyroidism, Stress ... UNa > 20: • Acute ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #nephrology
Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV) - Early application of airway pressure release ventilation may reduce the
ventilation in acute ... syndrome Conclusion ... ventilation and ICU ... VisualAbstract #Pulmonary ... #EBM #CriticalCare
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
treat underlying cause ... cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome ... Stress, Nausea, ... Pulmonary Diseases ... Algorithm #diagnosis #nephrology
Causes of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Acute increase
Causes of Acute ... • Hepatorenal syndromes ... deposition (IgA, post-strep ... Infections (CMV, strep ... #KidneyInjury #Nephrology
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
Distress Syndrome ... leading to increased pulmonary ... consistent with pulmonary ... RespiratoryDistress #Syndrome ... Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare
Effect of Lung Recruitment and Titrated Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) vs Low PEEP on Mortality in
Patients With Acute ... Syndrome JAMA ... increased 28-day all-cause ... Postoperative #Pulmonary ... #CriticalCare
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Interpretation Steps ... Acute or chronic ... D-lactate (short bowel syndrome ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Torsemide) • Acute ... pulmonary edema ... Kidney stones caused ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology #
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
muscles: “myasthenic crises ... : - Bedside: ice ... Myasthenia Crises ... aspiration and acute ... diagnosis #management #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... #icu #clinical ... #pharmacology