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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Transcellular Shift ... MatthewHoMD #Hypokalemia ... #potassium
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Loss 
 - Increased GI Loss
 - Increased Urinary
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Transcellular Shift ... Refeeding Syndrome #Hypokalemia ... Algorithm #causes #potassium ... #low #pathophysiology
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
the Treatment of Hyperkalemia ... disturbances, shift ... , changes on ECG ... algorithm for the management ... #Management #Medications
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
patients with hypokalemia ... creatinine) • Cell shift ... syndrome #hypokalemia ... #urine #potassium ... differential #algorithm #diagnosis
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia ... shift of K (Succinylcholine ... MunerMohamed1 #hyperkalemia ... #differential #diagnosis ... #pharmacology #potassium
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia ... incongruous with clinical ... route = severe hypokalemia ... /hr for severe hypokalemia ... #Checklist #Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... and ECG changes ... blocks, QRS axis shift ... , asystole #hyperkalemia ... #diagnosis #management
Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

(1) Up to
Hyperkalemia management ... #hyperkalemia #electrolytes ... Up to half of hyperkalemia ... patients with extreme hyperkalemia ... for refractory hyperkalemia
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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of Hyperkalemia ... Treatment guided by clinical ... scenario, ECG and ... Gluconate IV Shift ... recurrence #Hyperkalemia
Classification of Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) and Treatment of Metabolic Abnormalities of TLS
Laboratory TLS:
 • Uric
8.0 mg/dL • Potassium ... Calcium ≤ 7.0 mg/dL Clinical ... hydroxide • Hyperkalemia ... Syndrome #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #oncology