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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 ... #Paralysis #diagnosis
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 ... differential #algorithm #diagnosis
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
octreotide), hyperK periodic ... paralysis, post-hypothermia ... reabsorption) Workup ... acidosis) • Low ... #potassium #nephrology
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
difficulty breathing – paralysis ... sequence can be slow ... that may mimic signs ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
PPV, absolute values ... Averages blood flow ... precede other signs ... Tolerance #testing #diagnosis ... comparison #challenges #management
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
• Absence of a period ... hormonal imbalances (low ... ) • Overall: hypokalemia ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms