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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Decreased filling ... #Causes #workup ... #nephrology
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exudative Effusion:
 - Pulmonary
     •
Causes of Pleural ... Effusion: - Increased ... Renal Failure with Hypervolemia ... Embolus - Decreased ... #Causes #Pulmonary
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm
Acidosis
 - RTA
 - Diarrhea
pH Normal 
 1. Decreased Mg 
 2. Intracellular Shift
Hypokalemia Differential ... Algorithm Acidosis ... Decreased Mg ... #Diagnosis #Causes ... #Workup #Nephrology
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
confirm reservoir bag ... reservoir bag and ... o Circulatory embolus ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Causes of Pleural ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... syndrome • Protein-losing ... embolism • Collagen ... syndrome • Post-CABG
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
acetaminophen dosing ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... embolism (with ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology ... #ABG #bloodgas
Causes of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Acute increase
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... (AKI) - Acute increase ... • Drugs • Emboli ... Drugs (NSAlDs, Abx ... #KidneyInjury #Nephrology
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
Increase fresh ... o Circulatory embolism ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Management #Workup
Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

The probable cause is one or more of: something
oxygen delivery • Increase ... reservoir bag and ... Hypovolaemia Hypo/hyperkalaemia ... Anaphylaxis (→ 3-1) Embolism ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
reabsorption) Workup ... (Assess GFR), ±VBG ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology