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Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... be treated with IV ... suggests extra-renal ... - Metabolic acidosis ... differential #potassium #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Crush injury • Blood ... transfusion • HTN and edema ... - Metabolic acidosis ... Blood transfusion ... potassium #high #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Crush injury • Blood ... transfusion • HTN and edema ... - Metabolic acidosis ... Blood transfusion ... potassium #high #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Excretion: - Renal ... 15 suggests ↓ renal ... ) • Low K diet ... caution in HTN & edema ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
(AIEOU): • A: Acidosis ... Overload (pulmonary edema ... • Blood Flow ... chosen to match serum ... RRT #managment #nephrology
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Intercellular Shift - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transcellular Shift - Appropriate renal excretion (GFR,
- Appropriate renal ... , TTKG, distal flow ... Release - Increased Serum ... Gap Metabolic Acidosis ... IntercellularShift #Nephrology
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
mobilizes fatty acids ... 3 conditions, serum ... feed them or give IV ... both conditions, low ... #differential #algorithm
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
, DIC, hypoTN, renal ... TRALI resembles ARDS ... Hypocalcemia, Hyperkalemia ... RBCs binds to serum ... Hypothermia: Due to low
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
, DIC, hypoTN, renal ... TRALI resembles ARDS ... Hypocalcemia, Hyperkalemia ... RBCs binds to serum ... Hypothermia: Due to low
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
• Give high flow ... • Check blood ... Consider CBC, renal ... function test, serum ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm