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Classification, Differential Diagnosis, and Features of Hyponatremia According to Volume Status 

Hypervolemic hypernatremia 
 - CHF
Classification, Differential ... - Drugs - SIADH ... deficit - Salt-losing ... #Diagnosis #Table ... #Causes
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis by Mechanism
Decr Blood Pressure (“Decr Effective Circulating Volume”) 
 - Volume depletion
Hyponatremia - Differential ... ADH secretion (SIADH ... SSRIs) Severe pain ... Diagnosis #Table ... #Causes #Sodium
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Hyponatremia - Differential ... treat underlying cause ... Pain. ... , SSRIs) - SIADH ... diagnosis #nephrology #sodium
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
time you have a case ... volume-based algorithm Urine ... , Renal Sodium loss ... #differential # ... diagnosis #table
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
of SIADH: Pain, ... administered • This can cause ... promoting passive sodium ... 0.9% NS • If Urine ... #Management #hyponatremia
Management of SIADH
Treat underlying cause:
 • Causes can include pain, primary lung pathology, post-operative phenomenon, medications,
Management of SIADH ... include pain, primary ... promoting passive sodium ... Saline: • If Urine ... #Management #hyponatremia
Hyponatremia (<135 mEq/L) is a common electrolyte abnormality caused by an excess of total body water
electrolyte abnormality caused ... helps to differentiate ... among the possible causes ... Measured urine sodium ... EBV #potomania #SIADH
Oncologic Emergencies - Differential Diagnosis Framework

HEMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES:
Hyperviscosity Syndrome:
 • Spontaneous bleeding
 • Shortness of breath
Emergencies - Differential ... Vomiting, decreased urine ... possible coma SIADH ... : • Hyponatremia ... emergencies #oncology #differential
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Management Summary Causes ... Weakness - Dark urine ... - Abdominal pain ... Hyperuricemia • Hyponatremia
Medications that Can Cause False Positives on Drug Tests

Urine drug screens (UDSs) are simple to use,
Drug Tests Urine ... efavirenz (Sustiva) • Pain ... Motrin) • Naproxen sodium ... • Verapamil Opioids ... #drug #tests #differential