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Electrolyte imbalances are common findings in many diseases. The kidney is a principally responsible organ for
are common findings ... #Hyponatremia #hypokalemia ... hypernatremia #hyperkalemia ... #hypercalcemia ... #electrolyte #algorithm
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... Intestinal necrosis; electrolyte ... patients sensitive to high ... aspiration #Potassium #Binding ... #pharmacology #table
Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

(1) Up to
algorithm 2023- ... #hyperkalemia #electrolytes ... #algorithm #emergency ... (4) Due to high ... administered (5) Many algorithms
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperpigmented skin (due to high ... Hyponatremia, hyperkalemia ... eosinophilia Diagnostic findings ... (see algorithm)
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
normal volume-based algorithm ... diuresis can be high ... : Hypovolemia, Hypervolemia ... differential #diagnosis #table
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Dehydration and electrolyte ... High body temperatures ... seizure • Other Findings ... Ataxia • Lab Findings ... Hypocalcemia - Hyperkalemia
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
ENDOCRINE • Binging ... on foods high in ... from long-term electrolyte ... ) • Overall: hypokalemia ... CARDIOVASCULAR • Electrolyte
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Epidemiology 1) High ... hyperphosphatemia, hypercalcemia ... incidental CXR finding ... Self-limiting, chronic but stable