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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Loss 
 - Increased GI Loss
 - Increased Urinary
Causes of Hypokalemia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Increased ... K-ATPase which imports ... #potassium #low
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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Emergency Management ... of Hyperkalemia ... indicated Protect ... Shift K+ into cells ... #management #algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... Algorithm • IV ... #potassium #high ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm #treatment
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
into cells, eliminate ... Figure 3 is an algorithm ... for the management ... #Management #Medications ... Treatment
Hypokalemia Diagnostic Algorithm
To assess potassium excretion: perform 24-hour urine collection or alternatively obtain potassium-to-creatinine ratio on
Hypokalemia Diagnostic ... Algorithm To assess ... ratio on a spot ... #Hypokalemia #Diagnosis ... #nephrology #low
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Emergent Hyperkalemia ... Treatment Algorithm ... Remove potassium ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... acidosis) • Low ... Drives K+ into cells ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Treatment #potassium
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... Framework and Management ... kidney tubular cells ... Monitor potassium ... #Management #causes
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... group as well as predict ... be considered “low ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... #Management #Pediatrics
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Hypocalcemia, Hyperkalemia ... potassium from ... Hypothermia: Due to low ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology