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Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
search for warning signs ... or symptoms warranting ... urgent treatment ... palpitations, changes ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
tinnitus, visual changes ... , stroke symptoms ... - ACS, AKI, acute ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... hydration - Hyperkalemia
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
weeks incubation Acute ... Romana's sign ... Indeterminate form (No signs ... /symptoms, positive ... Tests - check Acute
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
The goals of acute ... treatment are to ... intervention are symptoms ... , changes on ECG ... Figure 3 is an algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
important to recognize Acute ... Signs of congestion ... are excellent at evaluating ... patient causing hypovolemia ... #differential #algorithm