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Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential ... Workup Step #1 ... DrEricStrong #Hypernatremia ... #Management #Algorithm ... #Sodium #nephrology
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
+K / serum Na >1 ... : SIADH, Renal Sodium ... #differential # ... diagnosis #table #sodium ... #nephrology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Then, ask 3 questions ... 1) Is it hypotonic ... administered (through a peripheral ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
) What to ask ... - Urine Na/K/Cl ... Atheroemboli — 1% ... #Nephrology #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #Causes #Differential
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
Hypernatremia is almost always due to unreplaced water loss (free water
output is a clue). 1) ... , Dehydration: neurologic ... ([Na] / 140) - 1) ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Management of SIADH
Treat underlying cause:
 • Causes can include pain, primary lung pathology, post-operative phenomenon, medications,
Management of SIADH ... restriction: • Restrict 1 ... promoting passive sodium ... #hyponatremia # ... nephrology #treatment
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
Treatment Options 1. ... promoting passive sodium ... SatyaPatelMD #SIADH #Management ... #hyponatremia # ... nephrology #treatment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Framework and Management ... Hyperuricemia • Hyponatremia ... + myoglobin AKI ... causes #treatment #nephrology
DDAVP Clamp Protocol in Hyponatremia
 • Stop any maintenance fluids.
 • Start DDAVP 2 mcg IV
Clamp Protocol in Hyponatremia ... q8h • Start 3% NaCl ... (1-1.5 ml/kg over ... Clamp #Protocol #Hyponatremia ... #management #nephrology
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) - Overview
Types of CRRT
 • CVVHD - Continuous Veno-Venous hemodialysis -
Indications: • AKI ... peripherally) ... 4K, 2K, or 0K (all ... #Indications #Nephrology ... #Management