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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Ketoacidosis (DKA ... Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar ... TX, stresses ↑ ... Polydipsia #dka ... pathophysiology #comparison
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Succinylcholine - Hyperosmolar ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... - Metabolic acidosis ... paralysis - Insulin ... Medications 2.
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Succinylcholine - Hyperosmolar ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... - Metabolic acidosis ... paralysis - Insulin ... Medications 2.