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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Transcellular Shift ... Thyrotoxicosis Medications ... Transcellular shifts ... #Differential #
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced ... Hyperkalemia ... • Increased EC shift ... #differential # ... pharmacology #potassium #medications
Drugs associated with hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia

Hypokalemia
- Shift from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid compartment
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Drugs associated ... with hypokalemia ... hypomagnesemia Hypokalemia ... - Shift from extracellular ... #Medications #differential
Important Drugs Associated with Hyperkalemia

#Diagnosis #Differential #DrugInduced #Medications #Hyperkalemia #List
Important Drugs ... Associated with Hyperkalemia ... #Diagnosis #Differential ... #DrugInduced #Medications ... #Hyperkalemia #
Drugs causing hyperkalemia
 • Impaired release of renin: NSAIDs, Beta blockers, Cyclosporine, tacrolimus, Diabetes, Elderly
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Drugs causing hyperkalemia ... Drospirenone #Drugs ... #hyperkalemia # ... medications #causes ... #differential #
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Low intake 
• poor oral intake 

Renal loss 
• Medication 
• Hypomagnesemia 
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Hypokalemia Differential ... Renal loss • Medication ... Transcellular shift ... amzn.to/2LmUODZ #Hypokalemia ... #Differential #
As a follow up to a previously uploaded infographic delineating indications for the widely-used induction agents
infographic delineating indications ... induction agents in anesthesia ... clinical #management #anesthesia ... #sideeffects #treatment ... Effects, Dosages, Treatment
Causes of Hyperkalemia

Hyperkalemia is caused by excess potassium intake, impaired potassium excretion, or transcellular shifts. The
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Hyperkalemia ... transcellular shifts ... renal function, medication ... #Differential #
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... reactions Common Drugs ... Intracellular Shift ... Medications 2. ... #differential #
Induction agents used in anesthesia play a key role in the eventual sedation of the patient,
agents used in anesthesia ... anesthesiology #anesthesia ... #medication #induction ... reference.medscape.com/drug ... Effects, Dosages, Treatment