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Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... Step #1 - Consider ... Uglucose Step #3 ... & desmopressin test ... Hypernatremia #Management
Mains Electricity Failure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexpected total power failure is rare and unpredictable.
necessary → 4-3 ... If failed → 4-1 ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
• Sepsis (→ 3- ... 1) Drug induced ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... CRP level: (1) ... hyperglobulinemia (3) ... as opposed to 1 ... Arthritis #laboratory #workup
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... should be done): 1. ... with previously stable ... • Other: 1. ... Neurologic disorders
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... obstruction 3. ... output: 200 ml/hr 3. ... per day until stable ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
HIV PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) - Truvada 

HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is available in the form of
single once-daily tablet ... clinician every 3 ... Renal function should ... after the first 3 ... PrEP actually works
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
persistent, consider → 3- ... repeat sample at 1- ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... metabolic equivalent able ... determine if stress test ... Stable patients ... medical and surgical management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
reabsorption) Workup ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... Elimination (see Table ... 5-10U reg IV + 1- ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology