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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Erythropoiesis (B12 injections ... anemia) • G-CSF ... losses (NG suction, diarrhea ... vomiting) • Low ... #nephrology #low
Acute Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis Framework
1)  Diagnostic studies only for dysentery, severe disease, >7 days
2)
Acute Diarrhea - ... dysentery, severe disease ... uw_IMresidency #Acute #Diarrhea ... NonInfectious #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Causes of a low fecal elastase
Abnormal pancreatic imaging:
Chronic pancreatitis, Pancreatic tumours including cystic disease, Pancreatic resection,
Causes of a low ... result-watery diarrhoea ... mellitus, Bile acid diarrhoea ... overgrowth, HIV infection ... diagnosis #causes #gastroenterology
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections ... Factors For NTM Infections ... Slow Growers (Runyon ... massiliense in CF ... liver enzymes, diarrhea
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
cutaneous eruptions, diarrhea ... patients with CHF ... Hypothermia: Due to low ... Infection - Infection ... Borrellia (Lyme disease
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
cutaneous eruptions, diarrhea ... patients with CHF ... Hypothermia: Due to low ... • Infection - ... Infection occurs
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... b) CHF c) ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Orthopedic • Low ... one post op Cardiology