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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... protein • Fluid albumin ... and serum albumin ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Subtypes of Serum Proteins

Pre-albumin (Transthyretin)
Albumin
Globulins
 • Alpha-1: Alpha-1 antitrypsin, Serum amyloid A, Ceruloplasmin, Corticosteroid-binding globulin (Transcortin),
Proteins Pre-albumin ... Transthyretin) Albumin ... Proteins #Subtypes #algorithm
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
serum ascites albumin ... SAAG #ascites #albumin ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Causes of Metabolic Acidosis with Elevated Anion Gap - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated Anion Gap > 12
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... anion gap for albumin ... drop of 10 for albumin ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Non-Gap Metabolic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Anion Gap (<14) (Loss of Bicarbonate) -
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... anion gap for albumin ... drop of 10 for albumin ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypercalcemia Diagnosis Algorithm
Tests: Calcium, Albumin, Ionized Calcium, PTH

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#Hypercalcemia #Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology #differential
Hypercalcemia Diagnosis Algorithm ... Tests: Calcium, Albumin ... Hypercalcemia #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Chronic Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Steatorrhea
 - Maldigestive
    • Pancreatic Insufficiency
 - Primary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Screen with CBC, albumin ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm for the Treatment of Membranous Lupus Nephritis
Sub-nephrotic-range proteinuria (<3.5g/d, normal serum albumin) and Preserved kidney
Algorithm for the ... , normal serum albumin ... Lupus #Nephritis #Algorithm
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
lab criteria: Albumin ... purposes of this algorithm ... Disease #Incomplete #Algorithm
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
- Correct K & Albumin ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm