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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Renin secreting tumor ... , Primary hyperaldosteronism ... , Gitelman syndrom ... Algorithm #causes #potassium ... #low #nephrology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
either secondary or primary ... • Primary Hyperaldosteronism ... Renin-secreting tumor ... algorithm #causes #nephrology ... #potassium
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
treated with IV potassium ... Renin secreting tumor ... ↑ Aldosterone: Primary ... #differential #potassium ... #nephrology #low
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertensive:
 • High Al, Low R - Primary aldosteronism
 • High Al, High
High Al, Low R - Primary ... Renin-secreting tumor ... acid, Liddle's Syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #nephrology ... #causes #low #potassium
Primary Orthostatic Tremor

Primary ‘Shaky legs’ syndrome. High frequency oscillograph legs on standing. Note the fluttering of
Tremor Primary ... ‘Shaky legs’ syndrome ... #Orthostatic #Tremor ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #neurology
Primary Orthostatic Tremor

Primary ‘Shaky legs’ syndrome. High frequency oscillograph legs on standing. This video demonstrates closeup
Tremor Primary ... ‘Shaky legs’ syndrome ... #Orthostatic #Tremor ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #neurology #legs
Left Abducens Spasm on Physical Exam

A 50 yr male with left facial spasm and diplopia, with
paroxysmal brainstem syndrome ... Abducens #Spasm #CNVI ... #CN6 #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #ocular ... ophthalmology #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Locked-in syndrome ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... myoclonic movements, tremors ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose