Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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differential neurology algorithm clinical physicalexam syndrome comparison hypokalemia low lr ophthalmology peripheral summary video abg acid acidbase acute ain anisocoria
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Extra-renal Losses: • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
- Differential Diagnosis ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes ... #potassium #low ... #nephrology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
treated with IV potassium ... wasting from other causes ... suggests extra-renal causes ... #Hypokalemia #diagnosis ... #nephrology #low
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren) • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
#differential #diagnosis ... pathophysiology #pharmacology ... #potassium #medications
Nephritic vs Nephrotic Syndrome Step 1: If the patient has hematuria and/or proteinuria, think about nephrotic/nephritic syndromes. Step
hematuria (RBC casts ... Comparison #Algorithm #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis
Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive) • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
sterile pyuria, WBC casts ... proteinuria, granular casts ... AIN #Algorithm #nephrology ... #diagnosis
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
with a peripheral cause ... with a central cause ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS
Chest pain, good story, but nonspecific ECG? Do a bedside echo: regional WMAs support your case
WMAs support your case ... UltrasoundJelly #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #POCUS #Echocardiogram
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 Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison Composition of LR: • Sodium 130 mEq/L •
130 mEq/L • Potassium ... shift • Saline Causes ... • Saline May Cause ... NS #comparison #pharmacology
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework "l feel weak": • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis •
- Differential Diagnosis ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #causes #neurology
POUND Mnemonic for Diagnosis of Migraine Headache P Is the headache Pulsatile in quality? O Is the duration
POUND Mnemonic for Diagnosis ... there associated Nausea ... LikelihoodRatio #Diagnosis ... #PrimaryCare #Neurology
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