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Causes of Polyneuropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Metabolic: DM, Hypothyroidism, CKD, Cirrhosis, Nutritional deficiency
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- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... CKD, Cirrhosis, Nutritional ... • Toxic: EtOH, Meds ... #causes #neurology
Etiologies of Folate Deficiency
 • Decreased dietary intake - uncommon in this era
 • Increased requirements
pregnant have hemolytic ... anemia, or psoriasis ... folate that can cause ... Thomas DeLoughery @Bloodman ... diagnosis #hematology #nutrition
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
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Differentials? ... D D-lactate (short ... Renal failure (uremia ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology ... #ABG #bloodgas
Scleroderma Renal Crisis (SRC)

Clinical Presentation of Scleroderma Renal Crisis:
1) Acute kidney injury
2) Abrupt onset of hypertension
3)
microangiopathic hemolytic ... anemia (MAHA) ... , add other BP meds ... • Refractory cases ... #rheumatology #nephrology