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Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... with suspected pulmonary ... hypertension; CXR ... disease; LFT, liver ... Hypertension #Workup #Algorithm
Pulmonary Renal Syndrome

Definition: Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + Glomerulonephritis
Presentation (Pulmonary and renal manifestations can occur weeks apart):
Pulmonary Renal ... Cough, Dyspnea, Fever ... • Labs: CBC, cr ... , anti-CCP • CXR ... differential #diagnosis #nephrology
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADH Independent:
 • Tea and Toast Syndrome, Beer Potomania - Low solute
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Responds briskly to IV ... Heart failure, liver ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #nephrology
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... CBC, vitamin D level ... ventilated • CXR ... #COPD #AECOPD #Algorithm ... Exacerbation #treatment #pulmonary
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
- TTE/liver fxn? ... Cl/urea/protein/Cr ... AcuteKidneyInjury #AKI #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Appropriately Low Kidney Phosphate Excretion:
 • Decreased GI Absorption: Chronic Diarrhea, Antacids,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hormonal therapy, IV ... Carboxymaltose, CAR-T ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology #phosphorus
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... ABC's and Don't Ever ... IV access 4. ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
: • 80% have fever ... Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... decubitus - air fluid level ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... be treated with IV ... A urine K/Cr ratio ... Hypokalemia #diagnosis #Algorithm ... differential #potassium #nephrology
Hepatorenal Syndrome Diagnosis
 • ↑ in serum Cr of ≥ 0.3mg/dL above baseline
• ↑ in serum Cr ... gradual • Severe liver ... non-responsive (i.e. giving IV ... diagnosis #HRS #nephrology