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Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... be treated with IV ... Laxative use • Diarrhea ... mEq/g suggests urinary ... - Metabolic Alkalosis
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
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↑ ↑ Metabolic alkalosis ... glycol (present in IV ... Renal failure (uremia ... acidosis: - Diarrhea ... Nephrology #ABG #bloodgas
Acute Retroviral Syndrome
Acute Retroviral Syndrome is the symptomatic presentation of acute human immunodeficiency virus infection

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• Symptoms of primary ... , vomiting, diarrhea ... 14%), in which case ... enzymes ↑ • Mild anemia ... • New onset SLE
Causes of Hypokalemia
Transcellular Shifts:
 - Alkalosis, Increased plasma insulin (treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis), ß-Adrenergic agonists, Hypokalemic
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Transcellular Shifts: - Alkalosis ... nasogastric suction, Diarrhea ... and lymphomas, IV ... megaloblastic anemia