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Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
Gastrointestinal: Vomiting ... metabolic acidosis • Diabetic ... to diarrhea, a high ... the indicated causes ... of sodium and potassium
Salicylate Toxicity - Diagnosis and Management

Consider if:
1) Patient is hot and altered
2) You see tachypnea with
ingestion/exposure Symptoms ... : Nausea, Vomiting ... Acidosis, Respiratory Alkalosis ... , High Lactate, ... Low Potassium, Low
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Loss of sodium/Potassium ... Syncope • Signs/Symptoms ... High body temperatures ... , Vomiting, Diarrhea ... Hypocalcemia - Hyperkalemia
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
Binging on foods high ... hormone levels cause ... lead to metabolic alkalosis ... ) • Overall: hypokalemia ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms