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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Once ... (low intake) 2. ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #workup #nephrology
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm
Acidosis
 - RTA
 - Diarrhea
pH Normal 
 1. Decreased Mg 
 2. Intracellular Shift
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm ... Decreased Mg 2. ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Causes ... #Workup #Nephrology
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis ... Insipidus Workup ... history Step #2 ... Hypernatremia #Management ... #nephrology #insipidus
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... AECOPD) Obtain workup ... for alternate diagnoses ... and • SARS-CoV-2 ... #treatment #pulmonary
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis ... 3 questions to work ... 2) Is ADH elevated ... #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Causes of acute ... diarrhea 2. ... Chronic #Diarrhea #management ... #algorithm #workup ... #diagnosis #differential
Portopulmonary Hypertension
Presence of pulmonary arterial hypertension in a patient with portal hypertension
No other obvious causes (chronic
other obvious causes ... PPHTN • Peak tricuspid ... ventricular septum 2) ... pressure < 15mmHg TREATMENT ... #management #hepatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... areas (less than 2 ... Schonlein Purpura - Endocarditis ... deficiency Work ... #Algorithm #Causes
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment ... Algorithm for Convulsive ... for reversible cause ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
reabsorption) Workup ... only if no clear cause ... : • Calcium 2- ... #Management #Treatment ... #potassium #nephrology