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Causes of Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Increased Intake
 • Reduced Excretion (IV potassium with
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Excretion (IV potassium ... Transcellular Shift ... #Hyperkalemia ... #Nephrology #Differential
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
Hyperkalemia Treatment ... membrane: • IV Calcium ... • IV Fluids Shift ... LouLectures #Hyperkalemia ... #nephrology
Emergency management of severe hyperkalemia

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management of severe hyperkalemia ... #hyperkalemia ... management #algorithm #nephrology ... #Potassium #Treatment
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Transcellular Shift ... MatthewHoMD #Hypokalemia ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #nephrology ... #low #potassium
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
Classification of Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) and Treatment of Metabolic Abnormalities of TLS
Laboratory TLS:
 • Uric
8.0 mg/dL • Potassium ... 4.6 mg/dL • Calcium ... other symptomatic hypocalcemia ... hydroxide • Hyperkalemia ... treatment • Hypocalcemia
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia due to increased bone Ca2+ resorption:
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism, Malignancy, Pseudohyperparathyroidism, Renal failure,
Causes of Hypercalcemia ... Hypercalcemia ... Immobilization Hypercalcemia ... intoxication #Hypercalcemia ... #high #endocrinology
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia ... to moderate); hypokalemia ... Hypomagnesemia; hypokalemia ... disturbances (including hypokalemia ... #Binding #Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia Management
Membrane Stabilizers:
 • Calcium gluconate
Shifters:
 • Insulin + glucose
 • Albuterol
Excreters:
 • Furosemide
 • Sodium
Hyperkalemia Management ... Stabilizers: • Calcium ... Medicine @ucsdim #Hyperkalemia ... Management #Treatment #Potassium
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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Management of Hyperkalemia ... Chloride OR Calcium ... Gluconate IV Shift ... Consider cause of hyperkalaemia ... recurrence #Hyperkalemia