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Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... 2. ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... sedation, narcotics, CVA ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
with psychiatric disorders ... occurs in only 2- ... diabetes insipidus Differential ... , Urine Sodium ... diagnosis #management #nephrology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... progressing GN • New pulmonary ... disease Differential ... vasculitis) - 2 ... #rheumatology #classification
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Segment Elevation - Differential ... QRS complex Pulmonary ... Electrolyte Disorders ... elevation seen > 2 ... dissection • Sodium-channel