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Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm
Acidosis
 - RTA
 - Diarrhea
pH Normal 
 1. Decreased Mg 
 2. Intracellular Shift
Hypokalemia Differential ... Decreased Mg ... NephTwitter) #Hypokalemia ... Algorithm #Diagnosis #Causes ... #Workup #Nephrology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation ... K) & magnesium(Mg ... wasting from other causes ... suggests extra-renal causes ... differential #potassium #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Weakness, cramping, nausea ... test (only if no clear ... cause) Management ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... • LDH ↑ • Hyperkalemia ... if levels > 8 mg ... Diagnosis #Management #causes ... #treatment #nephrology
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
It is a clear sign ... regarding the cause ... Pupillary #Defect #Neurology ... #Clinical #Video
Germ Cell Tumor in patient with Microlithiasis on Scrotal US

8-fold risk of GCT in symptomatic patients
in 50% of GCT cases ... Video of another ... RJonesSonoEM #GermCell ... Scrotal #ultrasound #pocus
Germ Cell Tumor in patient with Microlithiasis on Scrotal US - Color Doppler

8-fold risk of GCT
in 50% of GCT cases ... Video of another ... RJonesSonoEM #GermCell ... Scrotal #ultrasound #pocus
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Blood transfusion, Hypercalcemia ... level (mean 58 mg ... the underlying cause ... with AEDs until cause
Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

This 81 yo male was referred to our
other potential causes ... prednisone (20 mg ... the condition, case ... HZO #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #neurology
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
this post will focus ... dominated by K+ and Mg2 ... K+ in the ECF causes ... Hyperkalemia, a