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Typical ECG changes associated with hyperkalemia. 
→ Peaked T wave
→ Wide PR interval, Wide QRS duration,
Typical ECG changes ... T wave → Wide PR ... closely with serum potassium ... reassuring if elevated potassium ... electrocardiogram #potassium
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm ... Dialysis Serum potassium ... and ECG changes ... waves, Prolonged PR ... #hyperkalemia #potassium
Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

(1) Up to
#electrolytes #algorithm ... have a normal ECG ... A normal ECG doesn't ... ) I've added a potassium ... patients with potassium
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm ... ECG changes, weakness ... injury, etc) ECG ... waves, prolonged PR ... treatment Remove potassium
Primary Amenorrhea Differential Diagnosis Framework

Workup:
 • β-HCG, TSH and PRL
 • Breast Tanner Staging
 • FSH,
Workup: • β-HCG ... Diagnosis #pediatrics #obgyn ... #gynecology #algorithm
Hyperkalemia shortens repolarization; changes in the T wave provide the earliest clues to hyperpotassemia.
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causes prolonged PR ... #Hyperkalemia #EKG ... #ECG #Changes # ... Progression #Table
Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diet/Lifestyle
 • Fibre
 • Calories
 • Fluid
 • Exercise
 • Psychosocial
Medications
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cation Related (e.g ... Aluminum, Calcium, Potassium ... Anticholinergic (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Uterine fatigue (e.g ... coagulopathy (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Managing side effects of birth control

Adverse effects associated with hormonal contraceptives (e.g. headache, breakthrough bleeding, etc)
contraceptives (e.g ... continuous use (e.g ... changing the COC (e.g ... #medications #obgyn ... #table #decisionaid
Causes of Growth Discrepancy: Large for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Factors:
 • Multiparity
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... co-morbidities (e.g ... Genetic disorder (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn