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Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
Physiologic Approach ... the physiologic approach ... normal volume-based algorithm ... : SIADH, Renal Sodium ... Uosm <100): Renal Losses
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... water loss, Serum Sodium ... 300 mmol/kg • Hypertonic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Hyponatremia - Differential Algorithm
Isotonic Hyponatremia: Hyperlipidemia, Hyperproteinemia, Recent TURP
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • Hypovolemia: Diuretics/Nephropathies, Vomiting, Diarrhea,
- Differential Algorithm ... , Recent TURP Hypotonic ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #causes ... #nephrology #sodium
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
Overall Approach ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Non-lmmune #Anemia #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Volume Based Approach to Hyponatremia
Hypovolemic, Serum uric acid >4
 • Urine Na <20: Extra-renal losses
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Volume Based Approach ... 20: Extra-renal losses ... Na >30: Renal losses ... #Hyponatremia #algorithm ... #diagnosis #sodium
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participants into a low, medium ... group-based exercise class ... The classification ... CDC, entitled “Algorithm ... The algorithm is
A lazy man's classification of hyponatremia
There are two possible approaches to the diagnosis of hyponatremia: .
A lazy man's classification ... are two possible approaches ... osmolality and urinary sodium ... #Hyponatremia #Algorithm
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Hyponatremia Hypertonic ... including the hypertonic ... deficit + ongoing losses ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm ... #treatment #sodium
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
vast majority of cases ... a physiologic approach ... 1) Is it hypotonic ... management #nephrology #sodium
Causes of Hyperkalemia
l. Pseudohyperkalemia
  A Cellular efflux; thrombocytosis, erythrocytosis, leukocytosis, in vitro hemolysis
  B.
radiocontrast, hypertonic ... the epithelial sodium ... the epithelial sodium ... High #Potassium #Classification ... #Causes