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Hyponatremia Diagnosis Algorithm
UOsm ≥ POsm - Vasopressin-Dependent
 • UNa < 20 mEq/L - Appropriate (↓ EABV)
EABV) - Consider: Hypovolemia ... Primary polydipsia, Low ... hyponatremia #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #causes ... #nephrology
Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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Disturbances Neurologic ... : • Seizure ... Gastroesophageal Reflux ... #Event #ALTE #BRUE ... #Peds #Pediatrics
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Arms extended; wrists ... from the body; wrists ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Differential Diagnosis ... Hyponatremia • Hypocalcemia ... Hyponatremia • Hypocalcemia ... cardiovascular causes ... #Neurology #Geriatrics
Hyponatremia (<135 mEq/L) is a common electrolyte abnormality caused by an excess of total body water
osmolality helps to differentiate ... asymptomatic to seizures ... True hyponatremia ... stimulated in states of low ... hyponatremia #ADH #RAAS #Hypovolemia
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
time you have a case ... or Ineffective (UNa ... can be high or low ... Present (Uosm ≥100): Hypovolemia ... #Hyponatremia #differential
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
muscle wasting, slow ... - Stroke - Seizure ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Evaluation #Geriatrics ... #Neurology