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Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
shift of K (Succinylcholine ... Benyzlpenicillin, blood ... #differential #diagnosis ... #pathophysiology ... #pharmacology #potassium
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 ... effective arterial blood ... #urine #potassium ... differential #algorithm #diagnosis
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
in 1923 Low ALP ... deficiency • blood ... collection with EDTA Pathophysiology ... , ↓ALPLow ... Hyperlipidemia - Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia Management
Pseudohyperkalemia: 1. Hemolyzed sample 2. Blood drawn from a site/line where potassium or TPN is
Hyperkalemia Management ... Blood drawn from ... minutes-hour) -Shift ... or dialysis • SLOW ... #high
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
 •
Saline (NS) - Comparison ... 130 mEq/L • Potassium ... Is Dangerous in Hyperkalemia ... transcellular shift ... densa receives high
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
immature blasts and high ... , Elevated Cr, Low ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... Syndrome #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
we introduce a high ... causes Hyperkalemia ... The high CL- content ... reduces renal blood ... criticalcare #management #diagnosis
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
High mortality. ... potassium from ... Hypothermia: Due to low ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
infection (IFI) in hematologic ... albumin, or other blood ... Most useful in high ... Galactomannan #diagnosis ... #comparison
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
High mortality. ... potassium from ... Hypothermia: Due to low ... #Transfusion #diagnosis ... #management #hematology