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Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Diagnosis Framework ... Hyperkalemia: • CKD ... sparing diuretics ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... Medications 2.
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Diagnosis Framework ... Hyperkalemia: • CKD ... sparing diuretics ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... Medications 2.
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... , K-sparing diuretics ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... STOP offending medications ... #potassium #nephrology
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
and Management ... : cell count + differential ... :40 (maintains K+ ... • If AKI/CKD ... • Medications
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 • Cellular Shift:
   - Exercise
hyperosmolality - Medications ... to Aldosterone: K ... sparring diuretics ... depletion, - AKI/CKD ... #potassium #high