Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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True Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm

Instead (or in addition) of volume status examination, check urine sodium and serum
Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm ... examination, check urine sodium ... acid: - Urine sodium ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology
How much sodium is in 1 Liter of Normal Saline? In Bags if Potato Chips
How much sodium ... is in 1 Liter of ... In Bags if Potato ... normal #saline #ns #nephrology ... #sodium #comparison
Nephritic vs Nephrotic Syndrome

Step 1: If the patient has hematuria and/or proteinuria, think about nephrotic/nephritic syndromes.
Step
hematuria (RBC casts ... dysmorphic RBCs in ... Nephrotic #Syndrome #Comparison ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 β€’ Sodium 130 mEq/L
 β€’
Saline (NS) - Comparison ... 109 mEq/L β€’ Sodium ... shift β€’ Saline Causes ... β€’ Saline May Cause ... Normal #Saline #NS #comparison
Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 β€’ AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... When to suspect AIN ... sterile pyuria, WBC casts ... associated with AIN ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
time you have a case ... normal volume-based algorithm ... restriction alone in ... : SIADH, Renal Sodium ... #nephrology
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Uses, Peripheral ... low 1-4 mcg/kg/min ... - Dopamine, medium ... 4-10 mcg/kg/min ... Effect #Management #Comparison
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... The next step in ... wasting from other causes ... suggests extra-renal causes ... differential #potassium #nephrology