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Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
(K) & magnesium( ... Laxative use • Diarrhea ... consumption • Low ... #Hypokalemia #diagnosis ... #nephrology #low
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
cutaneous eruptions, diarrhea ... potassium from ... Hypothermia: Due to low ... #Transfusion #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
cutaneous eruptions, diarrhea ... potassium from ... Hypothermia: Due to low ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
Workup: • Full Blood ... Count - Low Hb ... may be high or low ... #classification ... hematology #oncology #management
Causes of Hypokalemia
I. Decreased intake
   A. Starvation
   B. Clay ingestion
II. Redistribution into
Gastrointestinal loss (diarrhea ... Magnesium deficiency ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Low #Potassium ... #Classification
Gitelman Syndrome Overview

What?
• Inherited (AR) hypokalemic salt-losing tubulopathies affecting the thiazide-sensitive sodium chloride cotransporter
• Gitelman's syndrome
alkalosis • Normal or low ... blood pressure ... Congenital chloride diarrhea ... • Magnesium ... #nephrology #management
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
both conditions, low ... enough to prevent blood ... provided the starting potassium ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management