Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm
Step 1: Consider history. Most patients presenting with hypernatremia are either very
young or very old ... determine the type ... Dr. ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... β€’ Most common type ... water #Shock #Classification ... #Types #diagnosis ... #table
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
and 2, but not type ... periodic paralysis Dr ... Differential #Diagnosis #Low ... #Potassium #Table ... #Classification
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   β€’ Trauma
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... Anaphylaxis - Spinal cord ... obstruction to blood flow ... pneumothorax Dr ... #Table #CriticalCare
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 β€’ Low TSH, Low normal T4
Function Tests in the Evaluation ... TSH, Low normal ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Pituitary - Dr ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
bones syndrome Dr ... Differential #Diagnosis #Low ... #Magnesium #Table ... #Classification ... #Causes #Workup
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 β€’ Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
β€’ Immunologic Workup ... in >90% - Low ... β€’ Immunologic Workup ... 60-80% - Low ... sle #comparison #table