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Classification, Differential Diagnosis, and Features of Hyponatremia According to Volume Status 

Hypervolemic hypernatremia 
 - CHF
Glucocorticoid deficit - Hypokalemia ... Drugs - SIADH Renal ... deficit - Salt-losing ... #Diagnosis #Table ... #Causes
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 ā€¢ Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
and sodium ā€¢ Dosing ... and calcium ā€¢ Dosing ... patients sensitive to high ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 ā€¢ Lab error
 ā€¢ Traumatic venipuncture
 ā€¢ Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 ā€¢
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Clenching of fist during ... phlebotomy High ... #differential # ... diagnosis #causes
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 ā€¢ Lab error
 ā€¢ Traumatic venipuncture
 ā€¢ Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 ā€¢
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Clenching of fist during ... phlebotomy High ... #differential # ... diagnosis #causes
Hypermagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism
Renal Failure 
Excessive Mg Administration 
 - Massive PO intake
by Mechanism Renal ... Hypermagnesemia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #High ... #Magnesium #Table ... #Causes #Management
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 ā€¢ Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 ā€¢ Diabetes
 ā€¢ Pituitary Insufficiency
 ā€¢ Adrenal
Causes of Fatigue ... Metabolic ā€¢ Renal ... Liver Failure ā€¢ Hypercalcemia ... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... Myasthenia Gravis Pharmacologic
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 ā€¢ Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Framework and Management ... Summary Causes ... per day until stable ... #causes #treatment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 ā€¢ Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
 ā€¢
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... per day until stable ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia ... #Summary #causes
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Differentials? ... 0.8 Normal + High ... of High Anion Gap ... acetaminophen dosing ... Classicallyā€¯ noted with pulmonary
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Blood Pressure, Pulmonary ... Resistance, Main Uses ... - Dopamine, high ... #Pharmacology # ... Effect #Management