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Metabolic and Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis - Diagnostic Algorithm

Anion gap - MUDPILES: 
 - Methanol (formic
Metabolic and Respiratory ... Acidosis and Alkalosis ... - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Methanol (formic acid ... glycol (-> oxalic acid
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
Metabolic Alkalosis ... Urinary Chloride Algorithm ... of sodium and potassium ... acid salts. ... #Metabolic #Alkalosis
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... alkalosis ↓ ↑ ... sedation, narcotics, CVA ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology ... ABG #bloodgas #Acid
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Losses: • Normal Acid-Base ... Low intake • Metabolic ... #causes #potassium ... #low #nephrology
Citrate Anticoagulation Toxicity

Hypernatremia (HyperNa):
 - Citrate solutions may have ↑ sodium content and should be paired
free, ionized Ca ... mmol/L Anion-Gap Metabolic ... metabolism Metabolic ... alkalosis: - Bicarbonate ... Toxicity #toxicology #nephrology
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... alkalosis - Fistulas ... secretion • Acid-base ... components of acid-base ... alkalosis #Hypochloremia
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... treated with IV potassium ... Pressure: - Metabolic ... Alkalosis: Emesis ... #nephrology #low
Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
absorption compared to Ca ... lowering, uric acid ... see above), no metabolic ... Velphoro, ferric citrate ... #Pharmacology #Nephrology
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
mobilizes fatty acids ... produce Acetoacetic acid ... The metabolism of ... provided the starting potassium ... #differential #algorithm