Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
properties useful for reflux ... Low pill burden. ... Low pill burden ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... #Pharmacology #Nephrology
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
High or Think Low ... POCUS #Evaluation #Protocol ... #Algorithm #Low
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Used Phosphate Binders ... properties useful for reflux ... Lowers level of low-density ... increased risk of low ... #Phosphate #Binders
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
High or Think Low ... POCUS #Evaluation #Protocol ... #Algorithm #High
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Appropriately Low Kidney Phosphate Excretion:
 β€’ Decreased GI Absorption: Chronic Diarrhea, Antacids,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Appropriately Low ... Antacids, Phosphate Binders ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology #phosphorus
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 β€’ Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
) β†’ Arousal How ... β€’ Gag reflex ... lesion β€’ Dipping: Slow ... eye movements: Slow ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
True Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm

Instead (or in addition) of volume status examination, check urine sodium and serum
Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm ... - Urine sodium low ... and uric acid low ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Utilizing Uric Acid 
ADH promotes Urea/uric acid excretion along with water
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Uric Acid - Low ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology #sodium ... #low #uricacid
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 β€’ Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 β€’ Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Normal Acid-Base: Low ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... causes #potassium #low ... #nephrology
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 β€’ Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... Cortisol, Saliva β€’ Low ... suppression test (DST) protocol ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm