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Hyperkalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
R/O Pseudo-hyperkalemia:
 • Possible Lab error! Alwavs Repeat Blood sample!
 • Leukocytosis, Thrombocytosis:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Possible Lab error ... TTKG should be high ... #causes #potassium ... #high #pathophysiology
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
and Management Algorithm ... -> Start Basal Insulin ... with DM2 • High ... • Secondary Causes ... Targets #Management #algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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PseudoHyperkalemia: • Lab error ... phlebotomy High ... paralysis - Insulin ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #potassium #high
Concentrated Insulin

Developed with the goal of easing therapy by reducing the volume & number of injections
Concentrated Insulin ... injections and in some cases ... risk of dosing errors ... • High patient ... #pharmacology #conversion
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
PseudoHyperkalemia: • Lab error ... phlebotomy High ... paralysis - Insulin ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #potassium #high
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased intake (rare cause in isolation)
GI loss - Urine loss
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Transcellular shift • Insulin ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
A detailed diagram illustrating the feedback loop for human blood sugar regulation. The central components are
cells labeled "High ... Blood Sugar" and "Raises ... indicates "promotes insulin ... Insulin (yellow ... ), leading to "Raises
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 • Cellular Shift:
   - Exercise
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Acidosis - Insulin ... hyperkalemia: Blood draw error ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes ... #potassium #high