Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 β€’ Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 β€’ Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... potassium #low #nephrology
What are common stroke mimics?
From Konrad CN, Crocco T, Biola J, Larrabee H. Is it stroke,
#Diagnosis #Differential ... Mimics #Table #CVA ... #Misdiagnosed #Neurology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation ... as arrhythmias and ... #diagnosis #Algorithm ... #differential # ... potassium #nephrology
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
peripheral cause of AVS and ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS ... VestibularSyndrome #Posterior #CVA
Dizziness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"Tell me what you mean by dizzy without using the word dizzy."
Vertigo:
Dizziness - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... β€’ Orthostatic: Hypovolemia ... Dizziness #dizzy #Differential ... #Diagnosis #neurology
True Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm

Instead (or in addition) of volume status examination, check urine sodium and serum
True Hyponatremia Differential ... in hypovolemic and ... #Hyponatremia #Differential ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Nephrology
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 β€’ Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
 β€’
Generalized Weakness - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... : CKD, ESRD β€’ CV ... #Diagnosis #causes ... #neurology
Workup for Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Rule out spurious hypophosphatemia: paraproteinemia, acute leukemia
Measure Urine Fractional Excretion
Hypophosphatemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Fanconi syndrome, CA ... #Diagnosis #Framework ... Workup #phosphate #nephrology
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
Present (Uosm β‰₯100): Hypovolemia ... #Hyponatremia #differential ... #diagnosis #table ... #sodium #nephrology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Differentials? ... Diagnosis: Causes ... sedation, narcotics, CVA ... Interpretation #Diagnosis ... #Summary #Nephrology