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Limping Child
#Diagnosis #Peds #Limping #Child #Differential #Algorithm #PEMSource
Limping Child # ... Diagnosis #Peds ... #Limping #Child ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #PEMSource
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Transcellular Shift ... Medications Renal ... Losses Non-renal ... #nephrology #low
Algorithm for selection of the young potential living kidney donor candidate. ∗APOL1 genetic testing is recommended
young potential living ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology ... LivingDonor #Kidney #Renal ... LURT #Criteria #Evaluation ... #Algorithm
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Decreased intake/absorption: Starvation, Alcoholism, Malabsorption, Phosphate binder use
 • Redistribution/
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Redistribution/ Shift ... bone syndrome • Renal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #nephrology
Approach to Hypomagnesemia 

Fractional excretion of magnesium = (urine magnesium x serum creatinine)/ [0.7 (serum magnesium
intake, Gl loss, shift ... cells FEMg >4% = renal ... magnesium loss if renal ... Hypomagnesemia #algorithm ... diagnosis #causes #nephrology
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm
Acidosis
 - RTA
 - Diarrhea
pH Normal 
 1. Decreased Mg 
 2. Intracellular Shift
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm ... Intracellular Shift ... Renal artery stenosis ... #Differential #Algorithm ... Causes #Workup #Nephrology
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT ... weight bearing, limping ... splenomegaly, abnormal neurology ... #NWB #Algorithm ... Pathway #Child #Peds
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation ... Algorithm Before ... suggests extra-renal ... Hypokalemia #diagnosis #Algorithm ... differential #potassium #nephrology
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Intercellular Shift - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transcellular Shift - Appropriate renal excretion (GFR,
Intercellular Shift ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Transcellular Shift ... - Appropriate renal ... IntercellularShift #Nephrology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... 4 Mets = Climbing ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation