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Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Etiology: • Medications ... emcrit.org/ibcc/hyperkalemia ... of hyperkalemia ... #Hyperkalemia
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Summary Causes ... • LDH ↑ • Hyperkalemia ... Loop diuretics for ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia ... #causes #treatment
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Immunosuppressive agents, Renal ... Blood transfusion, Hypercalcemia ... Reversible course Differential ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... #management #neurology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
high WBC count cause ... • Triggers: Diuretics ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... unless worrisome EKG ... TLS #diagnosis #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
excreted using diuretics ... acute coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment