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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Hypokalemia - Differential ... periodic paralysis ... MatthewHoMD #Hypokalemia ... #Differential # ... #potassium
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
Hypokalemia - Differential ... periodic paralysis ... DrEricStrong #Hypokalemia ... Diagnosis #Low # ... Potassium #Table
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
patients with hypokalemia ... periodic paralysis ... syndrome #hypokalemia ... #urine #potassium ... #differential #
Causes of Hypokalemia
I. Decreased intake
   A. Starvation
   B. Clay ingestion
II. Redistribution into
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Thyrotoxic periodic ... deficiency #Hypokalemia ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Low #
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
- Hypocalcemia ... , Hyperkalemia: ... potassium from ... Hypothermia: Due to low ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Causes of Hyperkalemia
l. Pseudohyperkalemia
  A Cellular efflux; thrombocytosis, erythrocytosis, leukocytosis, in vitro hemolysis
  B.
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Hyperkalemic periodic ... axis; T risk of hyperkalemia ... antiphospholipid syndrome #Hyperkalemia ... #Differential #
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Hypocalcemia ... , Hyperkalemia: ... potassium from ... Hypothermia: Due to low ... diagnosis #management #hematology