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Differential Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury 

#Diagnosis #Nephrology #AKI #Acute #KidneyInjury #Causes #Differential #Workup #Algorithm #Ddxof
#Diagnosis #Nephrology ... #AKI #Acute #KidneyInjury ... #Causes #Differential ... #Workup #Algorithm ... #Ddxof
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
epilepticus may cause ... aspiration, hyperkalemia ... , rhabdomyolysis ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... declines > ALT) • AKI ... + myoglobin AKI ... #treatment #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Clenching of fist during ... lysis syndrome - Rhabdomyolysis ... - Hyperosmolar states ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... potassium #high #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Clenching of fist during ... lysis syndrome - Rhabdomyolysis ... - Hyperosmolar states ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... potassium #high #nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Rhabdomyolysis = Destruction of skeletal muscle with leakage of contents into circulation.
Electrolytes: Hypokalemia ... Lipid-lowering drugs (statins ... Amphetamines, LSD UW IM ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes ... #nephrology #table
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
, RTA Type IV, AI ... reabsorption) Workup ... only if no clear cause ... Optimize volume status ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology