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Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation ... Algorithm Before ... evaluating hypokalemia ... causes • Laxative ... #diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Regular, Wide-Complex Tachycardia
1. aVR: Is the initial deflection in aVR positive?
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Regular ... twitter.com/thame #WideComplex ... Interpretation #ECG ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Causes of Fatigue ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Liver Failure • Hypercalcemia ... • Drug Abuse (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation ... Algorithm Algorithm ... - History - EKG ... #diagnosis #Algorithm ... #cardiology #Angina
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... unclear (often the case ... Stim test is 250 mcg ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Low EABV (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
Evaluation and Management ... Evaluation begins ... electrocardiography (ECG ... Most cases of hypokalemia-induced ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Intercellular Shift - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transcellular Shift - Appropriate renal excretion (GFR,
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Appropriate renal ... • Cell Lysis (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
ACEI or ARB Initiation
Hyperkalemia:
 - Review concurrent drugs
 - Moderate potassium Intake
 - Consider: diuretics, sodium
ARB Initiation Hyperkalemia ... - Review for causes ... concomitant medications (e.g ... ) - Consider renal ... Initiation #monitoring #algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
are excellent at evaluating ... ECG is vital while ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology