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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
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
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
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
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Interpretation: 1. ... mmol/L Step 1 ... sedation, narcotics, CVA ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology ... #ABG #bloodgas
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
in one study, all ... diabetes insipidus Differential ... , Urine Sodium ... Polydipsia #diagnosis #management ... #nephrology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... PRES Diagnosis: 1. ... Reversible course Differential ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology