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Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... A urine K/Cr ratio ... suggests extra-renal ... • Diarrhea A urine ... #nephrology #low
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... be considered “low ... >21 days - No leukocytes ... in urine - Procalcitonin ... #Diagnosis #Management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Weakness - Dark urine ... hour with goal urine ... Monitor potassium ... #nephrology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
flank pain, dark urine ... , DIC, hypoTN, renal ... potassium from ... Hypothermia: Due to low ... Transfusions #diagnosis #management
Gitelman Syndrome Overview

What?
• Inherited (AR) hypokalemic salt-losing tubulopathies affecting the thiazide-sensitive sodium chloride cotransporter
• Gitelman's syndrome
alkalosis • Normal or low ... Hypocalciuria (spot urine ... Rhabdomyolysis Treatment ... #diagnosis #nephrology ... #management #pathophysiology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
lysis) ± Urine ... 15 suggests ↓ renal ... acidosis) • Low ... #Treatment #potassium ... #nephrology #K
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
flank pain, dark urine ... , DIC, hypoTN, renal ... proteins on plts, leukocytes ... potassium from ... Hypothermia: Due to low
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
mental status and low ... urine output. ... acute coronary syndrome ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
in the liver to produce ... for Refeeding Syndrome ... both conditions, low ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #treatment