9 results
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Hypokalemia - Differential ... intake • Metabolic ... Syndrome • HTN, High ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes ... #nephrology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
urinary losses: • High ... consumption • Low ... diagnosis #Algorithm #differential ... #potassium #nephrology ... #low
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
reabsorption) Workup ... only if no clear cause ... acidosis) • Low ... Calcium 2-3g IV Ca-gluconate ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
dissipation of metabolic ... Excessive insulation, high ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... #Hyperthermia #Differential ... #Workup
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
usually severe metabolic ... derangements (hyperkalemia ... SLEDD (Sustained low ... High clearance achieved ... #Therapy #RRT #managment
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
mental status • CV ... depressed) • Renal: metabolic ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #differential ... #causes #classification
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
mental status • CV ... depressed) • Renal: metabolic ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #differential ... #causes #classification
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Dysphagia - Differential ... • Muscular or neurologic ... Other - ALS, Dementia ... the underlying cause ... #Diagnosis #Management
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
ECF and ICF both work ... we introduce a high ... K+ in the ECF causes ... Hyperkalemia, a ... #criticalcare #management