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Hyperkalemia Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Dr Pravin Patel

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Hyperkalemia Hypokalemia ... Diagnosis and Management ... Pravin Patel #Hypokalemia ... #Hyperkalemia # ... potassium #differential
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Increased Intake
 • Reduced Excretion (IV potassium with
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Excretion (IV potassium ... Transcellular Shift ... #Hyperkalemia
Causes of Hyperkalemia

Hyperkalemia is caused by excess potassium intake, impaired potassium excretion, or transcellular shifts. The
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Hyperkalemia ... The etiology of hyperkalemia ... sole cause of hyperkalemia ... #Diagnosis #Hyperkalemia
Emergency management of severe hyperkalemia

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Emergency management ... of severe hyperkalemia ... #hyperkalemia ... #management #algorithm ... #nephrology #Potassium
Electrolyte imbalances are common findings in many diseases. The kidney is a principally responsible organ for
create a complex clinical ... #Hyponatremia #hypokalemia ... #hypocalcemia ... hypernatremia #hyperkalemia ... #hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
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Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
the Treatment of Hyperkalemia ... redistributive hyperkalemia ... on ECG, severe hyperkalemia ... of hyperkalemia ... #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 ... other symptomatic hypocalcemia ... hydroxide • Hyperkalemia ... treatment • Hypocalcemia
Hyperkalemia Management Algorithm
 • Treat the cause & optimize hemodynamics and ventilation
 • Reconsider treatment leadingto
Hyperkalemia Management ... treatment leadingto hyperkalemia ... and parenteral potassium ... Intracellular K+ Shift ... / Removal #Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia Management
Membrane Stabilizers:
 • Calcium gluconate
Shifters:
 • Insulin + glucose
 • Albuterol
Excreters:
 • Furosemide
 • Sodium
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