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Algorithm for Management of SIADH with Fluid Restriction and Urea

by Helbert Rondon, MD @NephroMD

#SIADH #Management #algorithm
Algorithm for Management ... of SIADH with Fluid ... Restriction and Urea ... #Management #algorithm ... #treatment #urea
Management of SIADH
Treat underlying cause:
 • Causes can include pain, primary lung pathology, post-operative phenomenon, medications,
Management of SIADH ... volume overload Urea ... antagonists: • Blocks ADH ... SatyaPatelMD #SIADH ... #Management #hyponatremia
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Utilizing Uric Acid 
ADH promotes Urea/uric acid excretion along with water
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Utilizing Uric Acid ADH ... promotes Urea/uric ... Low Uric Acid → SIADH ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
SIADH Treatment ... Urea powder • Induces ... into ammonium by urease-producing ... vaptans) • Blocks ADH ... #Management #hyponatremia
Hyponatremia (<135 mEq/L) is a common electrolyte abnormality caused by an excess of total body water
body water in comparison ... Rise in blood urea ... Circulating ADH ... can be released ... EBV #potomania #SIADH
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Management of Hyponatremia ... FE Urate post correction ... Normalizes in SIADH ... • IF SIADH — ... #algorithm #treatment
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Diagnosis and Management ... Bands > 15% • Uremia ... (blood urea nitrogen ... Isolation of MRSA: Add ... #Diagnosis #Management