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Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
visual changes, stroke ... fever - ACS, AKI ... , acute limb ischemia ... values: Elevated K, ... hydration - Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Acidosis, Cell Lysis (TLS ... /crush injury, ischemia ... , RTA Type IV, AI ... reabsorption) Workup ... #potassium #nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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Heat iniury, Heat stroke ... Dermatomyositis) AKI ... decreased renal renal ischemia ... Monitor potassium ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Heat injury, Heat stroke ... HIV, Influenza, TSS ... perfusion → renal ischemia ... Monitor potassium ... #nephrology
KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
KDIGO Treatment ... of acute hyperkalemia ... depletion • Consider K+ ... #treatment #potassium ... #high #nephrology