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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Loss 
 - Increased GI Loss
 - Increased Urinary
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Transcellular Shift ... K-ATPase which imports ... #causes #potassium ... #low #pathophysiology
Hyperkalemia Management Algorithm
 • Treat the cause & optimize hemodynamics and ventilation
 • Reconsider treatment leadingto
Hyperkalemia Management ... Algorithm • Treat ... the cause & optimize ... Intracellular K+ Shift ... #Algorithm #treatment
Management of patients with known or suspected malignant pleural effusion (MPE) - An Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical
Management of patients ... Predicted very short ... Note: there is a low ... Effusions #MPE #Algorithm ... #Management #ATS
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
patient with a low ... course of treatment ... provide empiric treatment ... HSV PCR would cause ... is proposed: #Management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... mental status and low ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
Evaluation and Management ... warranting urgent treatment ... transcellular shifts ... depletion impedes potassium ... Hypokalemia #Evaluation #Algorithm
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... both conditions, low ... provided the starting potassium ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #treatment
Management of patients with known or suspected malignant pleural effusion (MPE) - An Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical
Management of patients ... Clinical Practice Guideline ... Predicted very short ... Note: there is a low ... #Algorithm #Effusion