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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
Causes of Hypokalemia ... out, causes of hypokalemia ... (transcellular shift ... varunnephro #Hypokalemia ... Algorithm #Causes #workup
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Loss 
 - Increased GI Loss
 - Increased Urinary
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Transcellular Shift ... Refeeding Syndrome #Hypokalemia ... potassium #low #pathophysiology
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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Management of Hyperkalemia ... - 6.4 mmol/L - Treatment ... Gluconate IV Shift ... Consider cause of hyperkalaemia ... recurrence #Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm
Acidosis
 - RTA
 - Diarrhea
pH Normal 
 1. Decreased Mg 
 2. Intracellular Shift
Hypokalemia Differential ... Intracellular Shift ... NephTwitter) #Hypokalemia ... Diagnosis #Causes #Workup
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia ... • Increased EC shift ... MunerMohamed1 #hyperkalemia ... differential #diagnosis #pathophysiology
Tumor lysis syndrome refers to the constellation of metabolic disturbances that occurs when large numbers of
hyperuricemia, #hyperkalemia ... hyperphosphatemia, #hypocalcemia ... acutekidneyinjury #Pathophysiology ... Presentation #TLS #Workup
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
Hyperkalemia Treatment ... • IV Fluids Shift ... LouLectures #Hyperkalemia
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
of Hyperkalemia ... disturbances, shift ... redistributive hyperkalemia ... provoke rebound hypokalemia ... on ECG, severe hyperkalemia
BRASH Syndrome

B - Bradycardia
R - Renal failure
A - AV nodal blockade
S - Shock
H - Hyperkalemia

Typical ECG
S - Shock H - Hyperkalemia ... other findings of hyperkalemia ... ) BRASH Treatment ... of hyperkalemia ... diagnosis #management #pathophysiology
Hyperkalemia Management Algorithm
 • Treat the cause & optimize hemodynamics and ventilation
 • Reconsider treatment leadingto
Hyperkalemia Management ... • Reconsider treatment ... leadingto hyperkalemia ... Intracellular K+ Shift ... / Removal #Hyperkalemia