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Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
inhibitors - Electrolyte ... abnormalities - Hypercalcemia ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Low # ... Magnesium #Table #Classification
Cancer agents and Electrolyte Disorders
 • Hypocalcemia: Cisplatin from Low Mg, Cetuximab- due to low Mg
Axitinib,
Cancer agents and Electrolyte ... Disorders • Hypocalcemia ... Regorafenib • Hypomaqnesemia ... Trastuzumab • Hypokalemia ... chemotherapy #diagnosis #differential
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
Hypokalemia - Differential ... - Polyuria - Hypomagnesemia ... Diagnosis #Low # ... Potassium #Table ... #Classification
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
 •
Mnemonic • BRASH/Hyperkalemia ... BRASH Syndrome - Hyperkalemia ... • Shock • Hyperkalemia ... : • hyperkalemia ... • Hypermagnesemia
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Nonexertional: - Electrolytes ... • LDH ↑ • Hyperkalemia ... /Late - Hypercalcemia ... Monitor potassium ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Heat Stroke - Differential ... Loss of sodium/Potassium ... blisters on the skin ... Dehydration and electrolyte ... - Hyperkalemia
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
 •
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... nonexertional: • Electrolytes ... Monitor potassium ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia ... Rhabdomyolysis #Differential
Causes of Hyperkalemia
l. Pseudohyperkalemia
  A Cellular efflux; thrombocytosis, erythrocytosis, leukocytosis, in vitro hemolysis
  B.
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... axis; T risk of hyperkalemia ... Congestive heart ... antiphospholipid syndrome #Hyperkalemia ... #Differential #
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Weight loss • Heat ... Diagnosis: • ↓ Low ... ↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia ... Thickening of skin ... causes #diagnosis #differential
Causes of Hypokalemia
I. Decreased intake
   A. Starvation
   B. Clay ingestion
II. Redistribution into
Causes of Hypokalemia ... post-myocardial infarction, head ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Low # ... Potassium #Classification