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Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
with hypokalemia ... Urine K+ <13 mEq ... shift: Hypokalemic periodic ... paralysis, Administration ... #urine #potassium
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hypokalemic periodic ... paralysis • Refeeding ... K intake (anorexia ... #potassium
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... arrhythmias and paralysis ... A urine K/Cr ratio ... • Diarrhea A urine ... consumption • Low
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis - Illness Script
 • Epidemiology: Asian men age 20-30 with hyperthyroidism of any
Thyrotoxic Periodic ... hypersensitization of the Na-K ... hormone • Symptoms/signs ... Labs/lmaging: Hypokalemia ... +/- low TSH with
Hypokalemia Diagnostic Algorithm
To assess potassium excretion: perform 24-hour urine collection or alternatively obtain potassium-to-creatinine ratio on
Algorithm To assess ... perform 24-hour urine ... (K⁺ <3.5 mEq/L) ... be <3; greater values ... #nephrology #low
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
octreotide), hyperK periodic ... paralysis, post-hypothermia ... reabsorption) Workup ... lysis) ± Urine ... Management #Treatment #potassium