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Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA)  Type 1 

Totally scuppers the kidney's acidification mechanism. Will be
Acidosis (RTA) ... Totally scuppers the kidney's ... secretion Cannot lower ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Nephrology #Causes
Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA) Ttype 2 Overview

HCO3 reabsorptive failure
Lowering of threshold for HCO3 absorption in
Renal Tubular Acidosis ... proximal tubule Distal ... acidification intact Can lower ... #Proximal #Diagnosis ... #Management #Nephrology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
differentiating kidney ... - Metabolic acidosis ... Proximal RTA, Distal ... #Hypokalemia #diagnosis ... #potassium #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
transfusions), ↓insulin (DM ... arterial volume (↓distal ... 20 suggests ↓ distal ... Monitor hypoglycemia ... #potassium #nephrology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
- Differential Diagnosis ... (generalized, distal ... Lack of UMN/LMN signs ... Metabolic myopathies: Hypoglycemia ... #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... ECG is vital while ... forward flow to the kidneys ... #algorithm #management