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Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA) 
Type 1 - Failure of secretion
Type 2 - Bicarbonate wasting
Type 4 -
(RTA) Type 1 ... of secretion Type ... - Bicarbonate wasting ... Type 4 - Hypoaldosteronism ... #RTA #types #classification
Lactic Acidosis - Overview and Pathophysiology
Lactic acid is an endogenous substrate for gluconeogenesis, that is constantly
PLUS a pH < 7.35 TYPE ... Increased O2 Demand TYPE ... Clearance • Other TYPE ... #types #differential ... #classification
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
Renal tubular acidosis ... (Types 1 and 2, ... but not type 4) ... - Salt wasting ... Potassium #Table #Classification
Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm
Step 1: Consider history. Most patients presenting with hypernatremia are either very
Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation ... Algorithm Step ... determine the type ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Type A: Impaired O2 Delivery (DO2)
 • Decreased O2 Delivery: Hypotension
Diagnosis Framework Type ... Beta-Agonists, ↑ work ... dysfunction Type ... Thiamine & Biotin) Type ... separate D-lactate testing
Assessment of a Patient Presenting to the ED after a Medical Abortion:
 • History, including if/when
CBC and blood type ... Medical #Abortion #algorithm ... #workup #evaluation
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
function tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... history alongside evaluation ... decision for repeat testing ... disease; T2DM, type
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Pathophysiology: ... Classification: ... HRS-AKI (formerly Type ... HRS-Non-AKI (formerly Type ... liver transplant evaluation
6/02/2022 UPDATE: This assay is designed to detect non-variola orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox virus. It is not
2022-lab-advisory-CLARIFICATION-CDC_Publishes_Non-variola_Orthopoxvirus_PCR_Testing_Procedure ... should use this algorithm ... smallpox-diagnostic-algorithm-poster ... variola virus* PCR testing ... The type of specimen