Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis
Inadequate water intake:
 β€’ Lack of access to water
Extrarenal hypotonic fluid
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Hyponatremia - Differential Algorithm
Isotonic Hyponatremia: Hyperlipidemia, Hyperproteinemia, Recent TURP
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 β€’ Hypovolemia: Diuretics/Nephropathies, Vomiting, Diarrhea,
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True Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm

Instead (or in addition) of volume status examination, check urine sodium and serum
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Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Utilizing Uric Acid 
ADH promotes Urea/uric acid excretion along with water
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Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
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Hyponatremia Diagnosis Algorithm
UOsm β‰₯ POsm - Vasopressin-Dependent
 β€’ UNa < 20 mEq/L - Appropriate (↓ EABV)
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Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
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Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADH Independent:
 β€’ Tea and Toast Syndrome, Beer Potomania - Low solute
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Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
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Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm in Cancer
UOsm β‰₯ 100 mOsm/kg = Urine is inappropriately concentrated for hypotonic
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