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Tumor Lysis Syndrome
An acute, life-threatening condition that appears within 7 days of starting cytotoxic therapies in
Tumor Lysis Syndrome ... 6L/day) • For hyperkalemia ... with Ca only if EKG ... otherwise treat with "hyperkalemia ... #Syndrome #TLS
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
immature blasts and high ... Spontaneous if high ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... unless worrisome EKG ... #Syndrome #TLS
Malignant Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Suggestive of Malignancy: Inhomogenous Density, Delay in CT Contrast Washout
Hirsutism • High ... Other Source (e.g ... Hypertension +/- Hypokalemia ... Carcinoma #AdrenalMass ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Endocrinology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... (TLS, rhabdo/crush ... emcrit.org/ibcc/hyperkalemia ... management of hyperkalemia ... #Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... potassium and ECG ... blocks, QRS axis shift ... , asystole #hyperkalemia ... #potassium #high
Hyperkalemia Management
Pseudohyperkalemia: 1. Hemolyzed sample 2. Blood drawn from a site/line where potassium or TPN is
Hyperkalemia Management ... minutes-hour) -Shift ... @AnnKumfer #Hyperkalemia ... #Management #treatment ... #potassium #high
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
this post will focus ... we introduce a high ... causes Hyperkalemia ... The high CL- content ... management #diagnosis #treatment