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Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
Urine K+ <13 mEq ... ↑ Aldosterone: Kidney ... • Distal RTA ... differential #algorithm #diagnosis ... #nephrology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
differentiating kidney ... A urine K/Cr ratio ... • Diarrhea A urine ... , Distal RTA, DKA ... #diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Renin/Aldosterone, RTA ... lysis) ± Urine ... Elimination (see Table ... #Diagnosis #Management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... Framework and Management ... Weakness - Dark urine ... nephrotoxicity to kidney ... hour with goal urine
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
status and low urine ... forward flow to the kidneys ... patient causing hypovolemia ... #algorithm #management ... #criticalcare #icu