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Causes of Hyperkalemia - Intercellular Shift - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transcellular Shift - Appropriate renal excretion (GFR,
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Appropriate renal excretion ... • Digoxin #Hyperkalemia ... #IntercellularShift
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... - Reduced Excretion ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • NSAlDs #Hyperkalemia ... #IntercellularShift
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
and Management ... • ↓ Renal K+ Excretion ... suggests ↓ renal excretion ... clear cause) Management ... Elimination (see Table
Hyperkalemia Management Algorithm
 • Treat the cause & optimize hemodynamics and ventilation
 • Reconsider treatment leadingto
Hyperkalemia Management ... Algorithm • Treat ... + Shift 3) K+ Excretion ... / Removal #Hyperkalemia ... #Management #Algorithm
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... myopathies - Excess exertion ... • LDH ↑ • Hyperkalemia ... per day until stable ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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Diagnosis and Management ... myopathies, Excess exertion ... per day until stable ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Regulating Renal Excretion ... irrigation • Management ... Hyponatremia • Hypercalcemia ... Diuretics #Renal #Excretion ... #Medications #Table
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
the Treatment of Hyperkalemia ... Figure 3 is an algorithm ... for the management ... , and Table 3 summarizes ... #Management #Medications
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Pharmacologic Options for Hypercalcemia Associated with Cancer
Rehydration with NS followed by loop diuretics
 • IV normal
Pharmacologic Options for Hypercalcemia ... GFR and renal excretion ... osteoclast activity #hypercalcemia ... #medications #management ... #pharmacology #table