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Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... treated with IV potassium ... consumption • Low ... #differential #potassium ... #nephrology #low
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
Mineralocorticoid excess - Renal ... type 4) - Salt wasting ... Differential #Diagnosis #Low ... #Potassium #Table ... #Classification
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... Hypovolemic Shock - Low ... EmmGeezee #Shock #Classification ... diagnosis #management #Overview ... differential #causes #classification
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... Hypovolemic Shock - Low ... EmmGeezee #Shock #Classification ... diagnosis #management #Overview ... differential #causes #classification
Hypokalemia Diagnostic Algorithm
To assess potassium excretion: perform 24-hour urine collection or alternatively obtain potassium-to-creatinine ratio on
Hypokalemia Diagnostic Algorithm ... values suggest renal ... K wasting. ... Hypokalemia #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... TTKG #nephrology #low
Gitelman Syndrome Overview

What?
• Inherited (AR) hypokalemic salt-losing tubulopathies affecting the thiazide-sensitive sodium chloride cotransporter
• Gitelman's syndrome
Gitelman Syndrome Overview ... alkalosis • Normal or low ... • Hypokalemia (renal ... potassium wasting ... Supplement: • Potassium
Causes of Hypokalemia
I. Decreased intake
   A. Starvation
   B. Clay ingestion
II. Redistribution into
Renal 1. ... diuresis, salt-wasting ... Increased secretion of potassium ... Differential #Diagnosis #Low ... #Potassium #Classification