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Hyperkalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
R/O Pseudo-hyperkalemia:
 • Possible Lab error! Alwavs Repeat Blood sample!
 • Leukocytosis, Thrombocytosis:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Thrombocytosis: cells lyse as ... TTKG should be high ... #causes #potassium ... #high #pathophysiology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... complications such as ... treated with IV potassium ... urinary losses: • High ... #nephrology #low
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary ... Transient K+ efflux moving ... interval to prolong AV ... repolarization CLASS 3 - Potassium ... Classification #Classes #pathophysiology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Compensation, Acute vs ... 0.8 Normal + High ... acetaminophen dosing ... Interpretation #Diagnosis #Summary ... #Nephrology #ABG
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Mutism Pathophysiology ... Anisocoria + Coma → high ... pontine lesion • Roving ... /flaccid limbs vs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
GI Bleeding - Scoping ... Summary Pre-Endoscopic ... GBS, high sens. ... UpperGI #Bleeding #Summary ... diagnosis #management #algorithm