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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Normal Acid-Base ... Syndrome • HTN, High ... #causes #potassium ... #low #nephrology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... complications such as ... : • High Blood ... consumption • Low ... #nephrology #low
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
Urinary Chloride Algorithm ... alkalosis • Normal/low ... poisoning Normal acid-base ... the indicated causes ... of sodium and potassium
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary ... Transient K+ efflux moving ... into 3 categories based ... interval to prolong AV ... 3 - Potassium Channel
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Compensation, Acute vs ... Interpretation #Diagnosis #Summary ... #Nephrology #ABG ... bloodgas #Acid #Base
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
ICU One Pager Summary ... Dialyzer is rigid case ... High clearance achieved ... #Therapy #RRT #managment ... #nephrology #CRRT
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Transfusions One Pager Summary ... High mortality. ... products contain potassium ... Hypothermia: Due to low ... Transfusions #diagnosis #management
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
Lung Toxicity Summary ... mg per day How ... associated with high ... been reported as ... Pulmonary #diagnosis #management