7 results
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential ... history Step #2 ... Uglucose Step #3 ... & desmopressin test ... #nephrology #insipidus
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Spot PC (protein ... C3, C4 - Test for ... infections are common causes ... cryoglobulinemias (types 2 ... and 3), and certain
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Spot PC (protein ... less expensive 2) ... . 5) C3, C4 - Test ... infections are common causes ... initial #testing #nephrology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
loss of smile 3. ... life-threatening Differential ... /Edrophonium test ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... renal function test ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
develops later 2. ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... • Infectious causes ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
primary lesions - differential ... with hot water 2. ... itchy areas. 3. ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Nephrology #CKD