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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Transcellular Shift ... Medications Renal ... Losses Non-renal ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #nephrology ... #low #potassium
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
minutes) Decrease potassium ... • IV Fluids Shift ... potassium intracellularly ... (if preserved renal ... #nephrology
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Increased Intake
 • Reduced Excretion (IV potassium with
Excretion (IV potassium ... Transcellular Shift ... #Hyperkalemia #Nephrology
Severe Hydronephrosis on POCUS

Based on this clip, which of the following is most likely abnormal?
Resolution: creatinine
Severe Hydronephrosis ... setting of severe hydronephrosis ... 950810342921293824 #Hydronephrosis ... Severe #Clinical #Ultrasound ... #Renal #Nephrology
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic algorithm
Decreased renal potassium excretion
 • Acute renal failure
 • Chronic renal failure
 • Drugs
Increased
algorithm Decreased renal ... potassium excretion ... • Acute renal ... failure • Chronic renal ... Diagnosis #algorithm #nephrology
Hydronephrosis Grading
Grade I - Pelviectasis 
Grade II - Caliectasis (Major Calyces)
Grade III - Caliectasis (Minor Calyces)
Grade
Hydronephrosis Grading ... @Pocus101 #Hydronephrosis ... Grading #grades #nephrology ... #radiology #ultrasound
Causes of Hyperkalemia

Hyperkalemia is caused by excess potassium intake, impaired potassium excretion, or transcellular shifts. The
caused by excess potassium ... intake, impaired potassium ... transcellular shifts ... with impaired renal ... and underlying renal
Emergency physician interpretation of point-of-care ultrasound for identifying and grading of hydronephrosis in renal colic compared
point-of-care ultrasound ... and grading of hydronephrosis ... in renal colic ... VisualAbstract #POCUS #Hydronephrosis
Moderate Hydronephrosis on POCUS

Be sure to add color doppler to your images to ensure that what
Moderate Hydronephrosis ... seeing is in fact hydronephrosis ... @eabramsMD #Hydronephrosis ... Moderate #POCUS #Renal ... #Ultrasound #Clinical
Mild Hydronephrosis on POCUS

Be sure to add color doppler to your images to ensure that what
Mild Hydronephrosis ... seeing is in fact hydronephrosis ... @eabramsMD #Hydronephrosis ... #Mild #POCUS #Renal ... #Ultrasound #Clinical