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Renal Tubular Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Serum K, Urine pH < 5.5 - Proximal RTA
Decreased
Renal Tubular Acidosis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... K = Hyperkalemic ... Renal Tubular Acidosis ... #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

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

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Excretion: - Renal ... Renin/Aldosterone, RTA ... 15 suggests ↓ renal ... 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 ... , hypercalcemia, ... Overload (pulmonary edema ... chosen to match serum ... RRT #managment #nephrology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Immunosuppressive agents, Renal ... Hypertensive emergency, Blood ... transfusion, Hypercalcemia ... narrowing on MRA/CTA ... elevated white blood
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 ... Extremely rare - HIV
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 ... Extremely rare - HIV