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Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polyuria = >3L Urine output / 24 hours
Urine osmolality = 2 (Na
Hyperglycemia, High solute intake ... IV fluids, nutrition ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #nephrology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
• Drugs • Pulmonary ... Insufficient osmole intake ... #Hyponatremia #Nephrology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
• Drugs • Pulmonary ... Insufficient osmole intake ... #Hyponatremia #Nephrology
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
relative solute intake ... Excessive Free water intake ... polydipsia), Low solute intake ... differential #diagnosis #table ... #sodium #nephrology
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Inadequate Solute Intake ... Stress, Nausea, Pulmonary ... Algorithm #diagnosis #nephrology
Refeeding Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Patients at Risk of Refeeding Syndrome:
 - Little or no nutritional
- Little or no nutritional ... intake in recent ... - CHF - Pulmonary
Hypernatremia Classification and Features According to Volume Status
 - Hypervolemic hypernatremia - Cushing's syndrome, Primary hyperaldosteronism,
hyperaldosteronism, Salt water intake ... Diagnosis #Comparison #Table ... #Nephrology
Thiamine Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Clinical Manifestations

Causes of Thiamine Deficiency:
 • Poor intake:
	- Diets
Deficiency: • Poor intake ... HF • Moderate pulmonary ... syndromes #beriberi #nutrition
To improve the usefulness of the serum creatinine concentration as a marker of kidney function, prediction
these formulas take ... formulas are shown in Table ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Take a thorough ... metabolic equivalent able ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... Stable patients ... days before Pulmonary