1998 results
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Loss 
 - Increased GI Loss
 - Increased Urinary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Stimulation of Na/K-ATPase ... which imports K+ ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperkalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
R/O Pseudo-hyperkalemia:
 • Possible Lab error! Alwavs Repeat Blood sample!
 • Leukocytosis, Thrombocytosis:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... analyzed, releasing K+ ... to excrete more K+ ... reduce plasma [K+ ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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Approach • MILD K+ ... rise • SEVERE K+ ... Nebulised Remove K+ ... Monitor serum K+ ... Hyperkalemia #management #algorithm
Renal Tubular Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Serum K, Urine pH < 5.5 - Proximal RTA
Decreased
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Decreased Serum K, ... Decreased Serum K, ... Increased Serum K ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
Algorithm for patients ... the urine Urine K+ ... (<2.5 mEq K+/mmol ... Diarrhea Urine K+ ... #differential #algorithm
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... measuring urinary K ... gastrointestinal K ... loss • Renal K ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... with IV potassium(K) ... A urine K/Cr ratio ... Diarrhea A urine K/ ... Hypokalemia #diagnosis #Algorithm
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm ... changes, weakness, K+ ... insufficiency with K ... membrane Shift K+ ... Hyperkalemia #Treatment #Algorithm
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... vomiting) • Low K ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Urine chloride < 20 mmol/l - Chloride responsive (Chloride
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... diuretic use, Severe K ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm