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Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hypovolemia ... deficiency, Salt-losing ... with renal tubal acidosis ... #nephrology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
- Differential Diagnosis ... acetaminophen dosing ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... Interpretation #Diagnosis ... #Summary #Nephrology
EEG/Bispectral Index (BIS) Monitoring - Neuromuscular Blockade

 • Use EEG/BIS monitor to ensure sedation depth is
EEG/Bispectral Index ... titrate sedation during ... index is an algorithmic ... Blockade #NMB #neurology ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
Classification of Jaundice
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (predominantly indirect bilirubin)
 • Increased bilirubin production (eg, hemolytic anemias, hemolytic reactions,
Classification of ... reactions, hematoma, pulmonary ... or mutation in genes ... coding for bile ... #diagnosis #conjugated
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- Differential Diagnosis ... the offending agent ... laboratory or diagnostic ... output - Acute pulmonary ... #typea #typeb #classification
Lumbar Stenosis - Canal and Foraminal Stenosis Grading

How do we tell if the nerves have enough
the canal starts closing ... attenuated as the space gets ... Stenosis #Grading #Classification ... Canal #Foraminal #diagnosis ... #neurology #spine