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Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Consider whether Posm ... Step 2: Check Uosm ... Consider additional tests
Thyroid Function Test Interpretation Table

TSH, Free T4, Free T3 and Associated Condition
#Diagnosis #Endocrinology #Hyperthyroid #Hypothyroid #Function
Thyroid Function Test ... Interpretation Table ... Hypothyroid #Function #Tests ... TFTs #Comparison #Table
C1 and C2 Fractures and Injuries - Which Fractures are Stable and Unstable

#Diagnosis #Orthopedics #C1C2 #Cervical
Fractures are Stable ... #Diagnosis #Orthopedics ... Unstable #Stability #Table
Urine chemistry tests for the diagnostic evaluation of a patient with polyuria
UOsm <100 mOsm/Kg (H2O diuresis)
Urine chemistry tests ... with polyuria UOsm ... 2 × (Na + K) = UOsm ... × (Na + K) << UOsm ... diagnosis #nephrology #Uosm
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
Lelli's Test (Lever ... rises from the table ... rise from the table ... #Lellis #Test #Lever ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
• ADH Present (Uosm ... be high or low Uosm ... ADH Not Present (Uosm ... • ADH Present (Uosm ... differential #diagnosis #table
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... Contracture Thomas' Test ... rises off the table ... , the test is positive ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
C3-C7 Fractures and Injuries - Which Fractures are Stable and Unstable

#Diagnosis #Orthopedics #C3C7 #Cervical #Fractures #Unstable
Fractures are Stable ... #Diagnosis #Orthopedics ... Unstable #Stability #Table
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
#2 - Assess the Uosm ... & desmopressin test
Causes of Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polyuria - Urine Output > 3L/day, Increased Urine Volume (>2ml/min)
Osmotic
Water Deprivation Test ... Water Deprivation Test ... Loss - DDAVP -> Uosm ... Insipidus - DDAVP -> Uosm