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Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation ... Before evaluating hypokalemia ... arrhythmias and paralysis ... in evaluating hypokalemia ... @krithicism #Hypokalemia
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Hypokalemia - Differential ... • Hypokalemic periodic ... K intake (anorexia ... MatthewHoMD #Hypokalemia ... #potassium
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
patients with hypokalemia ... shift: Hypokalemic periodic ... paralysis, Administration ... ↓ Aldosterone: Cushing ... syndrome #hypokalemia
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 - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
Hypokalemia - Differential ... - Hypokalemic periodic ... paralysis Dr ... DrEricStrong #Hypokalemia ... #Potassium #Table
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
out of cells may cause ... To prevent hypokalemia ... produces them when low ... precipitant. 5) treat low ... Signs/Symptoms/Complications
Causes of Hypokalemia
I. Decreased intake
   A. Starvation
   B. Clay ingestion
II. Redistribution into
Causes of Hypokalemia ... paralysis ... deficiency #Hypokalemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Low ... #Causes
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
↓insulin (DM, DKA ... octreotide), hyperK periodic ... reabsorption) Workup ... only if no clear cause ... acidosis) • Low
Digoxin Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
1) Na/K ATPase Pump - Digoxin works by directly binding to and inhibiting
Pump - Digoxin works ... intracellular calcium causes ... - Hyperkalemia ( ... , in states of hypokalemia ... (or low potassium
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
• Absence of a period ... hormonal imbalances (low ... hormone levels cause ... ) • Overall: hypokalemia ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs