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Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic algorithm
Decreased renal potassium excretion
 • Acute renal failure
 • Chronic renal failure
 • Drugs
Increased
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic algorithm ... Normal, Renin High ... hypoplasia Aldosterone high ... #nephrology #potassium ... #differential
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Toxic: Alcohol, Medication ... , Recreational drugs ... Traumatic brain injury ... #Causes #neurology
Drug Induced Kidney Injury
 • Pre-Renal: NSAIDS, CNI, ACEI/ARB, IL-2 therapy, Diuretics CAR-T therapy
 • Osmotic
Drug Induced Kidney ... Glomerular Disease: Drug ... #KidneyInjury #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #nephrology #Medications
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... • Trauma/Crush injury ... reactions Common Drugs ... Medications 2. ... #high #nephrology
Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disorders • Neurologic ... Parkinson's, MS) ... Anxiety Other • Medications ... Antipsychotics) • Drug
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... • Trauma/Crush injury ... reactions Common Drugs ... Medications 2. ... #high #nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... - Toxins - Drugs ... Monitor potassium ... per day until stable ... Rhabdomyolysis #Differential
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 • Cellular Shift:
   - Exercise
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... hyperosmolality - Medications ... production: TLS, Crush injury ... Diagnosis #Causes #potassium ... #high
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... , rhabdo/crush injury ... Elimination (see Table ... Management #Treatment #potassium ... #nephrology #K
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
• Give high flow ... Antiepileptic Drug ... Alternative medications ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm