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What's in a Tap: CSF Analysis

Normal vs Bacterial vs Viral vs SAH
 - Opening Pressure
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What's in a Tap: CSF ... vs Bacterial vs Viral ... Cerebrospinal #CSF ... Interpretation #Meningitis #Comparison ... #Table #Neurology
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... anemia) • G-CSF ... vomiting) • Low ... #nephrology #low
Workup of Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High or Normal PTH:
 • Hyperparathyroidism: Parathyroid adenoma, Parathyroid hyperplasia,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Low PTH: • High ... PTHrP: - Low ... Paget's disease, Viral ... #Workup #nephrology
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... : Proximal and distal ... @priti899 #Hypokalemia ... #nephrology
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... through distal ... EABV (e.g., CHF ... IntercellularShift #Nephrology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... consumption • Low ... Proximal RTA, Distal ... differential #potassium #nephrology ... #low
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Lowers level of low-density ... increased risk of low ... Phosphate #Binders #Table ... #Comparison #Pharmacology ... #Nephrology
NSAIDS and their effects on the Kidney - Pathophysiology

Arachidonic Acid metabolites into alternative pathways that modify
component of Nephron: CHF ... hyporenin hypoaldo, hyperkalemic ... distal RTA • ... decreased renal blood flow ... KidneyDisease #nephrology
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
Algorithm for patients ... with hypokalemia ... Proximal RTA • Distal ... #differential #algorithm ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
Fluconazole - Low ... skin reactions, visual ... monitoring advised, low ... #antifungals #comparison ... #table #pharmacology