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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Hypokalemia - Differential ... periodic paralysis ... vomiting) • Low ... MatthewHoMD #Hypokalemia ... #potassium
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
Hypokalemia - Differential ... periodic paralysis ... DrEricStrong #Hypokalemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Low ... #Potassium #Table
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
patients with hypokalemia ... periodic paralysis ... ↓ Aldosterone: Cushing ... syndrome #hypokalemia ... #urine #potassium
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Normal Acid-Base: Low ... Carbenoxolone, SAME, Cushing ... @priti899 #Hypokalemia ... Algorithm #causes #potassium
Digoxin Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
1) Na/K ATPase Pump - Digoxin works by directly binding to and inhibiting
works by directly ... - Hyperkalemia ( ... high potassium levels ... , in states of hypokalemia ... (or low potassium
Hypokalemia Diagnostic Algorithm
To assess potassium excretion: perform 24-hour urine collection or alternatively obtain potassium-to-creatinine ratio on
Hypokalemia Diagnostic ... The TTKG: During hypokalemia ... be <3; greater values ... #Hypokalemia #Diagnosis ... TTKG #nephrology #low
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis - Illness Script
 • Epidemiology: Asian men age 20-30 with hyperthyroidism of any
Thyrotoxic Periodic ... hormone • Symptoms/signs ... Labs/lmaging: Hypokalemia ... +/- low TSH with ... • Treatment: Potassium
The chemical formula of Digoxin is C41 H64 O14.
Digoxin (Cardiac glycoside) reversibly inhibits the sodium-potassium-ATPase, causing
intracellular potassium ... conditions (eg, hypokalemia ... hypomagnesemia, hypercalcemia ... Hypokalemia is a ... often the first sign
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... acidosis) • Low ... emcrit.org/ibcc/hyperkalemia ... management of hyperkalemia ... #Hyperkalemia
Causes of Hypokalemia
I. Decreased intake
   A. Starvation
   B. Clay ingestion
II. Redistribution into
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Thyrotoxic periodic ... periodic paralysis ... deficiency #Hypokalemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Low