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Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Utilizing Uric Acid 
ADH promotes Urea/uric acid excretion along with water
Hyponatremia Differential ... Osmolarity 2) Urine ... Sodium 4) Serum ... Low Uric Acid → SIADH ... #Differential #
Classification, Differential Diagnosis, and Features of Hyponatremia According to Volume Status 

Hypervolemic hypernatremia 
 - CHF
Classification, Differential ... and Features of Hyponatremia ... - Drugs - SIADH ... Classification #Differential ... Diagnosis #Table #Causes
True Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm

Instead (or in addition) of volume status examination, check urine sodium and serum
Differential Algorithm ... sodium and serum ... sodium low, uric ... - Urine sodium ... #Differential #
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Hypernatremia Diagnosis ... and Workup Step ... Repeat the sodium ... EUVOLEMIC • SIADH ... #Diagnosis #Workup
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis
DRUGS
SIADH
ENDOCRINOPATHIES
"TEA AND TOAST"

- Kiara Camacho @kiaracamacho96

#Hyponatremia #Differential #Diagnosis #causes
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis DRUGS SIADH ... kiaracamacho96 #Hyponatremia ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #causes
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Hyponatremia - Differential ... treat underlying cause ... Pulmonary Diseases ... , SSRIs) - SIADH ... diagnosis #nephrology #sodium
Cerebral Salt Wasting vs SIADH - Pathophysiology 
1) Neurological event
2) Sodium loss from tubules
3) Naturiesis →
Salt Wasting vs SIADH ... Neurological event 2) Sodium ... → Increased urine ... #SaltWasting #SIADH ... diagnosis #nephrology #hyponatremia
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic ... Check Uosm and/or Urine ... tests Step 5: If SIADH ... considered likely, the cause ... #Diagnosis #Workup
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis by Mechanism
Decr Blood Pressure (“Decr Effective Circulating Volume”) 
 - Volume depletion
Hyponatremia - Differential ... ADH secretion (SIADH ... hemorrhage) - Pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Table #Causes ... #Sodium
Volume Based Approach to Hyponatremia
Hypovolemic, Serum uric acid >4
 • Urine Na <20: Extra-renal losses
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Based Approach to Hyponatremia ... uric acid >4 • Urine ... uric acid <4 • SIADH ... SatyaPatelMD #Volume #Hyponatremia ... algorithm #diagnosis #sodium