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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... starts by measuring ... acidosis (type 1 of 2) ... #causes #nephrology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
Causes of Hyponatremia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... deficiency, Salt-losing ... renal failure Hypervolemia ... #Causes #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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phlebotomy High ... - Hyperosmolar states ... Medications 2. ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
phlebotomy High ... - Hyperosmolar states ... Medications 2. ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #nephrology
Naloxone for Clonidine Overdose
Indication: Altered mental status, CNS depression or respiratory depression due to clonidine overdose
Dosing:
Altered mental status ... clonidine overdose Dosing ... Pediatrics: 10 mg ... strongly supported in pediatric ... cases.
Hypotension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Hypotension is commonly due to unnecessarily deep anaesthesia, the autonomic
reservoir bag moving ... ventilator bellows moving ... • Exclude high ... and non-sinus → 2- ... Pneumothorax and/or high
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
- Bup is a high-affinity ... Buprenorphine Dosing ... initial dose: Bup 2- ... peak 1 hr, steady state ... chronic pain split dosing
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... nephropathy • Beta-2 ... IntercellularShift #Nephrology ... #Causes
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
• Give high flow ... mg) slowly over 2- ... seizure #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased intake (rare cause in isolation)
GI loss - Urine loss
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Insulin • Beta-2 ... #Nephrology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm