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Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis of Tremor #Diagnosis #IM #PrimaryCare #Neuro #Tremor #Action #Rest #Differential #Algorithm #Comparison
Algorithm and Differential ... Neuro #Tremor #Action ... #Rest #Differential ... #Algorithm #Comparison ... #Table #Ddxof
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
Hypokalemia - Differential ... tubular acidosis (Types ... and 2, but not type ... #Differential # ... Low #Potassium #Table
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypokalemic periodic paralysis ... GI losses (NG suction ... #Differential #
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
identification of the type ... such as blood analysis ... summary of the differential ... Overlap #FirstLine #Differences ... #Algorithm #Treatment
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... - Transfusion reaction ... Periodic paralysis ... Failure • SLE • Type ... #differential #
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... - Transfusion reaction ... Periodic paralysis ... Failure • SLE • Type ... #differential #
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
Algorithm for patients ... with hypokalemia ... Non-reabsorbable anion ... urine #potassium #differential ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
hyperK periodic paralysis ... Aldosterone, RTA Type ... Elimination (see Table ... Exchanges K+ for cations ... (10g PO tid) - caution
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
normal volume-based algorithm ... diuresis) RAAS Active ... : Hypovolemia, Hypervolemia ... #Hyponatremia #differential ... #diagnosis #table
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased intake (rare cause in isolation)
GI loss - Urine loss
Causes of Hypokalemia ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vomiting • NG suction ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm