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Causes of Hypomagnesemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
GI LOSS - FeMg < 2-2.5% or 24h Urine Mg
Causes of Hypomagnesemia ... Malabsorption RENAL ... Diuretics • Hypercalcemia-PTH ... effect • Cisplatin ... Magnesium #Low #Causes
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
Hypomagnesemia - ... Primary intestinal hypomagnesemia ... abnormalities - Hypercalcemia ... - Genetic defects ... Classification #Causes
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia ... 15 g QD • Side Effects ... : Hypomagnesemia ... Potassium #Binding #Hyperkalemia ... pharmacology #table #comparison
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
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Saline (NS) - Comparison ... - Protective effects ... Is Dangerous in Hyperkalemia ... shift • Saline Causes ... • Saline May Cause
Causes of Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis
Decreased calcium absorption
 • Vitamin D deficiency
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Causes of Hypocalcemia ... 1,25(OH2)D3 - Renal ... • Alcoholism - Hypomagnesemia ... PTH action • Hypomagnesemia ... #endocrinology
Causes of Hypocalcemia by Clinical Cause

Acute illness: pancreatitis, tumor lysis, severe illness - Secondary hyperparathyroidism from
Causes of Hypocalcemia ... by Clinical Cause ... - Genetic defects ... gland removal Renal ... #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
lower risk of renal ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... end of diastole (reflects ... cardiac output causes ... #criticalcare #comparison