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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
the existence of hypertension ... acidosis (type 1 ... of 2), Ureterosigmoidostomy ... Hyperaldosteronism: malignant ... #causes #nephrology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
- Workup and Differential ... should be done): 1. ... Malignant or accelerated ... Stage 2 hypertension ... #Workup #causes
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Seizures - Malignant ... - Neuroleptic malignant ... injured muscles - HYPOTENSION ... per day until stable ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
(correction of hypokalemia ... Oral sodium loading ... syndrome - Overnight 1- ... Causes #Screening #Workup ... #table
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
common causes (see 2- ... boluses 10 ml.kg-1 ... with dantrolene Hyperkalaemia ... hyperventilate, sodium ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup