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Cerebral Salt Wasting vs SIADH - Pathophysiology 
1) Neurological event
2) Sodium loss from tubules
3) Naturiesis →
Neurological event 2) Sodium ... Hypovolaemia → ADH ... #diagnosis #nephrology ... #hyponatremia # ... comparison
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Utilizing Uric Acid 
ADH promotes Urea/uric acid excretion along with water
Hyponatremia Differential ... Utilizing Uric Acid ADH ... Osmolarity 3) Urine Sodium ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #nephrology
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Hyponatremia - Differential ... • UOsm > 300 - ADH ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #diagnosis #nephrology ... #sodium
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia ... : SIADH, Renal Sodium ... #differential # ... diagnosis #table #sodium ... #nephrology
Hyponatremia Diagnostic Algorithm
1) Check serum osmolality
2) Check urine osmolality
3) ADH Dependent - Check volume status, urine
Hyponatremia Diagnostic ... osmolality 3) ADH ... status, urine sodium ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #differential ... nephrology
Hyponatremia (<135 mEq/L) is a common electrolyte abnormality caused by an excess of total body water
Hyponatremia (<135 ... body water in comparison ... osmolality helps to differentiate ... collecting duct in the kidneys ... #hyponatremia #ADH
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
majority of cases, ADH ... 2) Is ADH elevated ... #Differential # ... Treatment #management #nephrology ... #sodium
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Acute Kidney Injury ... fragmentocytes, LDH ... imaging #Acute #Kidney ... #Injury #AKI #Workup ... #Diagnosis #nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Aldolase ↑ • LDH ... Hyperuricemia • Hyponatremia ... nephrotoxicity to kidney ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
thirst center • ADH ... with suppressed ADH ... diabetes insipidus Differential ... , Urine Sodium ... diagnosis #management #nephrology