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Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... arrhythmias and paralysis ... from other causes ... suggests extra-renal causes ... #diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hypokalemia
Transcellular Shifts:
 - Alkalosis, Increased plasma insulin (treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis), ß-Adrenergic agonists, Hypokalemic
Causes of Hypokalemia ... periodic paralysis ... periodic paralysis ... , nasogastric suction ... #Causes #differential
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased intake (rare cause in isolation)
GI loss - Urine loss
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vomiting • NG suction ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm for hypokalemia. 
***Typical presentations: 
 • Vomiting: urine Na/Cl > 1.6, low urine
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm ... confirmed via genetic testing ... continued in most cases ... ; interpretation ... dependent upon local laboratory
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
derangements in function ... K+ in the ECF causes ... Hyperkalemia, a ... possibly requiring dialysis ... patients we are all treating