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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Erythropoiesis (B12 injections ... losses (NG suction, diarrhea ... vomiting) • Low ... #nephrology #low
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Acute Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Are the following present?
   1.
Algorithm for the ... Immunocompromised patient: AIDS ... Ova and parasite ... HIV infection or ... #management #algorithm
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
diarrhea • ... Diagnosis: • Low ... 300 mg/dL) • Low ... explanation for the low ... hypogammaglobulinemia #immunology #hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
TRALI resembles ARDS ... cutaneous eruptions, diarrhea ... - Hypocalcemia ... , Hyperkalemia: ... Hypothermia: Due to low
Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Burns • Diarrhea ... JAK-2 Positive - Low ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
cutaneous eruptions, diarrhea ... • Hypocalcemia ... , Hyperkalemia: ... Hypothermia: Due to low ... Infection - Infection
Causes of Fever in the Immunocompromised Host - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Structural Defect - Asplenia/HypospIenism
 • Bacteremia/Septic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Periodontal Disease ... Bronchitis • Chronic Diarrhea ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections ... Milk • Food products ... Slow Growers (Runyon ... fortuitum can produce ... liver enzymes, diarrhea
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Lung Infections ... • Risk: Can produce ... (It's usually low ... pain, chronic diarrhea ... #HIV #AIDS #pulmonary
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Managing Microsporidiosis in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Chronic Microsporidiosis:
 • Because chronic microsporidiosis occurs
Microsporidiosis in HIV-AIDS ... should prevent the disease ... can be used for diarrhea ... Gastrointestinal Infections ... patients with low