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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Non-renal losses: • GI ... losses (NG suction ... • Discontinued diuretic ... #nephrology #low
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Increased Loss: • GI ... RENAL LOSS: - Diuresis ... #Pathophysiology ... #Nephrology #Chloride
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
GI Losses - Gastric
 • Vomiting
 • NG suction
GI
GI Losses - Gastric ... Vomiting • NG suction ... GI Losses - Lower ... tubular transport • Diuretics ... MetabolicAlkalosis #NonGap #Nephrology
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Definitions Pathophysiology ... • Ascites • GI ... Disorders of Gut-Brain ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional
Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
Functional GI Disorders ... in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... narcotic use FGID Pathphysiology ... • Disordered Gut-Brain ... @wabillin #Functional
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased intake (rare cause in isolation)
GI loss - Urine loss
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... in isolation) GI ... Vomiting • NG suction ... contracted • Loop diuretics ... #Hypokalemia #Nephrology