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Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... Lysis Syndrome: • Pathophysiology ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... unless worrisome EKG
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
disturbances, shift ... intervention are symptoms ... , changes on ECG ... Figure 3 is an algorithm ... #Treatment
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
search for warning signs ... or symptoms warranting ... electrocardiography (ECG ... transcellular shifts ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
) • Overall: hypokalemia ... Cardiac Arrest #BulimiaNervosa ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #psychiatry