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Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... treated with IV potassium ... losses: • High Blood ... consumption • Low ... #nephrology #low
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
Algorithm for patients ... with hypokalemia ... effective arterial blood ... #urine #potassium ... #diagnosis #nephrology
KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
KDIGO Treatment algorithm ... management of acute hyperkalemia ... monitor 12-lead ECG ... #treatment #potassium ... #high #nephrology
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... EABV (e.g., CHF ... • NSAlDs #Hyperkalemia ... IntercellularShift #Nephrology
Hyperkalemia Management
Pseudohyperkalemia: 1. Hemolyzed sample 2. Blood drawn from a site/line where potassium or TPN is
Hyperkalemia Management ... Blood drawn from ... • Order a STAT EKG ... stabilize heart if EKG ... or dialysis • SLOW
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
heparinized tube) • ECG ... acidosis) • Low ... Slow - don’t delay ... Management #Treatment #potassium ... #nephrology #K
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Intercellular Shift - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transcellular Shift - Appropriate renal excretion (GFR,
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... , TTKG, distal flow ... • Cell Lysis (e.g ... IntercellularShift #Nephrology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
• Give high flow ... • Check blood ... electrolytes, blood ... seizure #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Blood Product Transfusions ... in recipient (e.g ... Hypocalcemia, Hyperkalemia ... potassium from ... Hypothermia: Due to low