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Classification, Differential Diagnosis, and Features of Hyponatremia According to Volume Status 

Hypervolemic hypernatremia 
 - CHF
Classification, ... Differential Diagnosis ... deficit - Salt-losing ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Table
The first three letters refer to chamber paced, chamber sensed, and response to sensed events. The
response to sensed events ... Pacemaker #LetterCode #Coding ... #Classification ... #Table
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
Hyponatremia - Differential ... deficiency, Salt-losing ... chronic renal failure ... Cirrhosis, Cardiac failure ... Algorithm #Causes #nephrology
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
phosphate binding agents ... since they are not able ... Only* #CKD #Nephrology ... Hyperphosphatemia #Dose #Dosing
Mains Electricity Failure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexpected total power failure is rare and unpredictable.
Mains Electricity Failure ... Unexpected total power failure ... • Consider moving ... until patient is stable ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Classification of Jaundice
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (predominantly indirect bilirubin)
 • Increased bilirubin production (eg, hemolytic anemias, hemolytic reactions,
Classification of ... or mutation in genes ... coding for bile ... #Jaundice #Classification ... #unconjugated #differential
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Differentials? ... acetaminophen dosing ... salicylates) R Renal failure ... /Chronic renal failure ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... and Differential ... antihypertensive agents ... with previously stable ... papilledema, heart failure
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Hypertension - Differential ... Oral sodium loading ... withdrawal of suspected agent ... Causes #Screening #Workup ... #table
Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

The probable cause is one or more of: something
surgery; equipment failure ... treat the cause using ... ventilator bellows moving ... CardiacArrest #Checklist #Differential ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup