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Hypocalcemia Workup - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Low Magnesium, High Magnesium - Functional Hypoparathyroidism
 • High
Hypocalcemia Workup ... Hyperphosphatemia, Acute ... #Workup #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #nephrology ... #calcium
Workup for Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Rule out spurious hypophosphatemia: paraproteinemia, acute leukemia
Measure Urine Fractional Excretion
Workup for Hypophosphatemia ... paraproteinemia, acute ... Antacids, Phosphorus binders ... • Normal or Low ... #nephrology
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Used Phosphate Binders ... Inexpensive - Treats hypocalcemia ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... #Table #Comparison ... #Pharmacology #Nephrology
Algorithm for Management of Acute and Chronic Hyperkalemia
Acute Hyperkalemia:
 - IV calcium (10 mL of 10%)
Acute Hyperkalemia ... : - IV calcium ... in 4 mL) - IV sodium ... - Consider K+ binders ... Chronic #treatment #nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Differential Diagnosis Framework ... fluid/Lactated ringers ... potassium and calcium ... per day until stable ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
reabsorption) Workup ... Elimination (see Table ... acidosis) • Low ... Treatments: • Calcium ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology