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Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Pre-Renal:
 • Hypovolemia, Cardiorenal, Distributive Shock, HRS, Hypercalcemia, Renal
Injury (AKI) - Differential ... Pigment, Protein) • AIN ... : Medication, Infection ... #Diagnosis #nephrology ... #causes #algorithm
Altered Mental Status - Differential Diagnosis
 • Neurologic: Stroke, Cerebral hypoxia, Cerebral hemorrhage, Seizure, Trauma, TBI,
Diagnosis • Neurologic ... Thyroid disease • Infectious ... Abscess • Toxic: Medications ... Insomnia, HTN, PRES, Pain ... #Diagnosis #Causes
Causes of Priapism
Many disease states have been associated with priapism, including hematologic disorders, malignancy, neurologic disorders,
disorders, malignancy, neurologic ... disorders, trauma, infection ... , medications, recreational ... #Differential # ... Table
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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- Emergency Causes ... spondylitis • gunshot wounds ... toon • Spinal infection ... #diagnosis #causes ... #neurology
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... include a: • Neurologic ... Use of ototoxic medications ... Infection or cancer ... ○ MS, CVA • Infectious
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Rash - Differential ... - Trauma - Infection ... lesions • Severe pain ... Immunosuppressed • New medication
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
result in permanent neurologic ... Hematoma - Stab wound ... Infarction - Infection ... syndromes #lesions #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
PINCH ME Mnemonic for Causes of Delirium

Delirium is characterized by acute onset, transient confusion or change
ME Mnemonic for Causes ... P - Pain I - Infection ... Constipation, Urinary Retention ... Hydration M - Medications ... Encephalopathy #Delirium #Differential
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Management Summary Causes ... Statins - ETOH - Infection ... symptoms: - Muscle pain ... - Abdominal pain
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Kidney stones caused ... nocturnal enuresis • Prevention ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #Table