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Differentiation Between Nephrotic Syndrome and Nephritic Syndrome 
== Nephrotic Syndrome ==
Onset - Insidious 
Edema - ++++
Blood
/low Proteinuria ... Red blood cell casts ... Serum albumin - Low ... Nephritic #Comparison #Table ... #Nephrology #Diagnosis
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
- Differential Diagnosis ... Extra-renal Losses: • Normal ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes ... #nephrology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Loss 
 - Increased GI Loss
 - Increased Urinary
Causes of Hypokalemia ... K-ATPase which imports ... - Refeeding Syndrome ... #potassium #low ... #pathophysiology
Hypoxia and Hypoxemia - Overview
Hypoxia - insufficient oxygen delivered to tissues to meet demands
Hypoxemia - low
blood loss) or abnormal ... CaO2 → Low SvO2 ... Hypoxemia #summary #pulmonary ... #differential #diagnosis ... #causes #pathophysiology
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertensive:
 • High Al, Low R - Primary aldosteronism
 • High Al, High
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis ... Al, Normal R - ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #nephrology ... #causes #low #potassium
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
DECREASED INSPIRED OXYGEN
 • Low PATM Can decrease first part
- Differential Diagnosis ... INSPIRED OXYGEN • Low ... respiratory drive due to neurologic ... hepatopulmonary syndrome ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Adie's Pupil
What? Unknown nature & benign
 • Regular and mildly dilated pupil (4-6mm);
 • Light-near dissociaton;
Holmes-Adie Syndrome ... females Differential Diagnosis ... Ill Palsy - abnormal ... dissociation • Other causes ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
or slow. ... , and stop for short ... hyperventilation syndrome—a ... Breathing #Patterns #Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
- Differential Diagnosis ... Framework NCPE Pathophysiology ... Causes include: ... respiratory distress syndrome ... #differential #diagnosis
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
caused by a massive ... Depends on the cause ... Pulmonary embolism ... characterized by low ... #criticalcare #diagnosis