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Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
life threatening complications ... consumption • Low ... diagnosis #Algorithm #differential ... #potassium #nephrology ... #low
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
heart disease Causes ... Hypomagnesemia • Hypokalemia ... classified as: • Low ... fibrillation Complications ... #cardiology
Causes of Constipation in Adults
Most common
 - Inadequate fiber or fluid intake
 - Poor bowel habits
Systemic
Causes of Constipation ... - Metabolic: hypokalemia ... porphyria - Neurologic ... Idiopathic megarectum Slow ... #Causes #Differential
Peritoneal Dialysis Complications
Peritonitis:
 • Can't miss! 6% of cases result in death
 • Diagnostics:
Peritoneal Dialysis Complications ... 6% of cases result ... Always evaluate for constipation ... : Insufficient flow ... #differential