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Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polyuria = >3L Urine output / 24 hours
Urine osmolality = 2 (Na
Polyuria - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... 2 (Na meq/L + K ... solute intake (e.g ... #nephrology
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... Aplastic anemia, CKD ... aciduria, Drugs (e.g ... Non-megaloblastic: Liver ... Diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Rare • Drugs (e.g ... Iatrogenic) • Liver ... Disease • Vitamin K ... #Causes #Hematology
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
- TTE/liver fxn? ... - Urine Na/K/ ... AcuteKidneyInjury #AKI #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Differential
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Renal Failure • Liver ... Failure • Hypercalcemia ... Neoplastic / Hematologic ... Pulmonary Disease Neurologic ... • Drug Abuse (e.g
KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
KDIGO Treatment algorithm ... management of acute hyperkalemia ... monitor 12-lead ECG ... depletion • Consider K+ ... potassium #high #nephrology
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
Hypernatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Polyuria scheme) e.g ... • Burns • ICU ... Hypernatremia #Nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... Terbutaline 7 µg/kg ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Causes of Tremors - Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Action Tremor - Occurs During Voluntary Muscle
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cerebellar Disease (e.g ... Etiology (Thyroid, Liver ... MovementDisorders #Neurology ... #Differential #
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Intercellular Shift - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transcellular Shift - Appropriate renal excretion (GFR,
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Cell Lysis (e.g ... Decreased Na+-K+ ... IntercellularShift #Nephrology