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Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Burns • Trauma/Crush ... • Digoxin • K ... • Recent IV potassium ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #potassium #high
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Burns • Trauma/Crush ... • Digoxin • K ... • Recent IV potassium ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #potassium #high
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Weakness, cramping, nausea ... Lysis (TLS, rhabdo/crush ... tourniquet / IVF line draw ... only if no clear cause ... Management #Treatment #potassium
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 • Cellular Shift:
   - Exercise
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... to Aldosterone: K ... production: TLS, Crush ... hyperkalemia: Blood draw ... #potassium #high
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
maculopapular rash ... Causes purpura & ... TRALI): Leading cause ... products contain potassium ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
maculopapular rash ... Causes purpura & ... TRALI): Leading cause ... products contain potassium ... more likely to cause
Erythema Ab Igne on Physical Exam

Erythema ab igne (EAI) is a skin reaction caused by chronic
skin reaction caused ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #skin #dermatology ... #rash
Miliaria Crystallina on Skin Physical Examination

A 55-year-old man who had been admitted to the intensive care
mild form of heat rash ... caused by The ... This is caused by ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #dermatology