Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential ... history Step #2 ... Hypernatremia #Management ... #Algorithm #Sodium ... #nephrology #insipidus
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Utilizing Uric Acid 
ADH promotes Urea/uric acid excretion along with water
Hyponatremia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Serum Osmolarity 2) ... #nephrology #sodium ... #low #uricacid
Diabetes Insipidus - Diagnosis Algorithm
Tests:
 β€’ Osmolality, Urine AND/OR
 β€’ Osmolality, Serum or Plasma AND
 β€’
Diabetes Insipidus ... - Diagnosis Algorithm ... Plasma AND β€’ Sodium ... Osmolality, Urine 1-2 ... #nephrology #differential
Management of Pediatric Kidney Stones
Acute Managment:
 β€’ Pain relief: NSAIDs, opioids
 β€’ Facilitating passage of stone:
Management of Pediatric ... Hydration: 1.5-2 ... protein - Low ... sodium diet ... #Pediatrics #nephrology
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
Hypernatremia is almost always due to unreplaced water loss (free water
The differential ... water unavailable 2) ... post-obstructive 3) Diabetes Insipidus ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 β€’ 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
occurs in only 2- ... Differential Diagnosis ... , Urine Sodium ... Polydipsia #diagnosis #management ... #nephrology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 β€’ Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... β€’ Give high flow ... IV Thiopental Sodium ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm