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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 • ... Perform paracentesis ... • Calculate SAAG ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to Acid Base Disorders - Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis
1) Start with the Anion Gap (AG).
2)
Base Disorders - Evaluation ... Anion Gap (AG). 2) ... final step is to assess ... Base #Disorders #Evaluation ... #workup #Differential
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm
Acidosis
 - RTA
 - Diarrhea
pH Normal 
 1. Decreased Mg 
 2. Intracellular Shift
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm ... Periodic paralysis Alkalosis ... Metabolic alkalosis ... #Differential #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #Causes #Workup
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Algorithm Step ... elevated Step 2: ... Gravity Step 3: Assess ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Hypercalcemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Determine whether PTH-dependent
2) Assess for other hormonal causes
3) Assess for
Hypercalcemia Workup ... PTH-dependent 2) ... Assess for other ... Hypercalcemia #Workup ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm
Acid Base and Blood Gas Analysis
1. pH - What’s the primary disturbance?
2. pCO2 - What’s the
2. pCO2 - What’s ... - Contraction alkalosis ... nickmmark #acidbase #workup ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #acidosis #alkalosis
Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm
Step 1: Consider history. Most patients presenting with hypernatremia are either very
Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation ... Algorithm Step ... Step 2: Check Uosm ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Hypoglycemia - Evaluation Algorithm
Interpreting Hypoglycemia Labs - the patient must be hypoglycemic at the time of
Hypoglycemia - Evaluation ... Algorithm Interpreting ... → IGF-2 - Malignancy ... #Hypoglycemia #Evaluation ... #Algorithm #workup
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... history Step #2 ... - Assess the Uosm ... Hypernatremia #Management #Algorithm
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Diagnosis and Workup ... Step 2. ... Assess volume status ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #Nephrology