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Workup for Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Rule out spurious hypophosphatemia: paraproteinemia, acute leukemia
Measure Urine Fractional Excretion
- Differential ... Antacids, Phosphorus binders ... Glucose, Acute resp. alkalosis ... • Normal or Low ... #Differential #
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Used Phosphate Binders ... term in severe hyperphosphatemia ... Lowers level of low-density ... increased risk of low ... #Table #Comparison
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Appropriately Low Kidney Phosphate Excretion:
 • Decreased GI Absorption: Chronic Diarrhea, Antacids,
Hypophosphatemia ... - Differential ... Appropriately Low ... Antacids, Phosphate Binders ... Acute Respiratory Alkalosis
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Hyperkalemia • Hyperphosphatemia ... • Hypocalcemia ... /Late - Hypercalcemia ... per day until stable