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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Hypokalemia - Differential ... • G-CSF • Hypokalemic ... Medications Renal ... Losses Non-renal ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #nephrology
Emergency management of severe hyperkalemia

#hyperkalemia #management #algorithm #nephrology #Potassium #Treatment
management of severe hyperkalemia ... #hyperkalemia ... management #algorithm #nephrology ... #Potassium #Treatment
Renal Tubular Acidosis - Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Hyperkalemic Type 4 RTA
 • Hypokalemic Type 1 RTA
Renal Tubular Acidosis ... Type 4 RTA • Hypokalemic ... RTA • RTA of renal ... Type 2 RTA #RTA #Renal ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #nephrology
Renal osteodystrophy: Pathogenesis and radiological features.

#Renal #Osteodystrophy #Pathophysiology #Nephrology
Renal osteodystrophy ... #Renal #Osteodystrophy ... #Pathophysiology ... #Nephrology
Hormones acting on the kidney - Nephron map

#Hormones #Nephron #Sites #Action #Pathophysiology #Nephrology #Renal #Kidney
Sites #Action #Pathophysiology ... #Nephrology #Renal
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... to diuretic #hyperkalemia ... #criticalcare #treatment ... diuretics #diuresis #nephrology
Renal Tubular Disorders

 • Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis (Type 1)
 • Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis (Type
Renal Tubular Disorders ... • Distal Renal ... ) • Proximal Renal ... Acidosis #Types #pathophysiology ... #nephrology #diagnosis
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Algorithm Extra-renal ... loss (Diarrhea) Renal ... @priti899 #Hypokalemia ... potassium #low #nephrology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Defining the cause of hypokalemia ... gastrointestinal K loss • Renal ... • Renal tubular ... algorithm #causes #nephrology
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
Hyperkalemia Treatment ... (if preserved renal ... LouLectures #Hyperkalemia ... management #potassium #nephrology