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Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
or Ineffective (UNa ... diuresis can be high ... solute intake, UNa ... Cirrhosis, Nephrotic syndrome ... differential #diagnosis
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm in Cancer
UOsm ≥ 100 mOsm/kg = Urine is inappropriately concentrated for hypotonic
Hyponatremia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm in Cancer ... concentrated for hypotonic ... capillary leak syndrome ... #Differential #
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Locked-in syndrome ... Anisocoria + Coma → high ... previous gaze position ... asymmetry and hypotonia
Causes of Hyperkalemia
l. Pseudohyperkalemia
  A Cellular efflux; thrombocytosis, erythrocytosis, leukocytosis, in vitro hemolysis
  B.
radiocontrast, hypertonic ... structurally similar, positively ... antiphospholipid syndrome ... #Hyperkalemia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #High