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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Diagnosis Algorithm ... periodic paralysis ... • Refeeding syndrome ... K intake (anorexia ... #potassium
Classification of Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) and Treatment of Metabolic Abnormalities of TLS
Laboratory TLS:
 • Uric
Classification of Tumor Lysis ... Syndrome (TLS) ... 8.0 mg/dL • Potassium ... Treatment of TLS ... #TLS #diagnosis
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ... creatinine) • Cell shift ... paralysis, Administration ... #urine #potassium ... differential #algorithm #diagnosis
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Diagnosis Framework ... phlebotomy High ... Intracellular Shift ... syndrome - Rhabdomyolysis ... Periodic paralysis
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Loss 
 - Increased GI Loss
 - Increased Urinary
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Transcellular Shift ... - Refeeding Syndrome ... Algorithm #causes #potassium ... #low #pathophysiology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Diagnosis Framework ... phlebotomy High ... Intracellular Shift ... syndrome - Rhabdomyolysis ... Periodic paralysis
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
arrhythmias and paralysis ... urinary losses: • High ... consumption • Low ... #diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology #low
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
values: Elevated K, ... , Elevated Cr, Low ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... #Syndrome #TLS ... #diagnosis #management
Tumor Lysis Syndrome - Workup and Management

Initial workup: BMP, Serum uric acid, LDH, Urine output, Consider
Tumor Lysis Syndrome ... ≥ 8 mg/dL • Potassium ... of the above Treatment ... Syndrome #diagnosis ... #management #oncology
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis - Illness Script
 • Epidemiology: Asian men age 20-30 with hyperthyroidism of any
hypersensitization of the Na-K ... Labs/lmaging: Hypokalemia ... +/- low TSH with ... T3 • Treatment ... #diagnosis