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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Erythropoiesis (B12 ... losses (NG suction, diarrhea ... vomiting) • Low ... #nephrology #low
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
Algorithm for patients ... with hypokalemia ... Administration of inulin, B2 ... Gastrointestinal loss: Diarrhea ... #differential #algorithm
Persistent UC Symptoms Despite 5-ASA Therapies
 • Assess for Drug Adherence
 • Disease Activity Assessment (bloody
Drug Adherence • Disease ... Assessment (bloody diarrhea ... UC > non-bloody diarrhea ... JAK Inhibitor Algorithm ... #Management #Algorithm
Leptospirosis
Pathogen: Leptospira (interrogans, kirschneri, noguchii)
Risk Factors:
 • Occupational exposure - Farmers, ranchers, trappers, veterinarians
 • Recreational
infestations • Low ... , vomiting and diarrhea ... Severe pulmonary disease ... microbiology #diagnosis #treatment ... #management
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
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
tongue), abd pain, diarrhea ... to IBD, celiac disease ... pit, low retic ... Check for IF ab Treatment ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
• Infectious diarrhea ... Diagnosis: • Low ... 300 mg/dL) • Low ... and M panel Management ... #diagnosis #management
Gitelman Syndrome Overview

What?
• Inherited (AR) hypokalemic salt-losing tubulopathies affecting the thiazide-sensitive sodium chloride cotransporter
• Gitelman's syndrome
alkalosis • Normal or low ... • Autoimmune disease ... Congenital chloride diarrhea ... Rhabdomyolysis Treatment ... diagnosis #nephrology #management
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
• Fever: hospitalized pts but
20% • GI: N/V, diarrhea ... only symptom 3-12% ... normal, can be low ... associated w severe disease ... Guide #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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Diagnosis and Management ... OR Abnormally low ... • Treatment algorithms ... von Willebrand disease ... #hematology