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Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
phlebotomy High ... : • CKD • Poorly ... transfusion • HTN and edema ... Impaired Renal Excretion ... #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
phlebotomy High ... : • CKD • Poorly ... transfusion • HTN and edema ... Impaired Renal Excretion ... #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Excretion: ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... suggests ↓ renal excretion ... caution in HTN & edema ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Effects of Prostaglandins and NSAIDs on the Kidney
Effects of Prostaglandins on the Kidney:
 • The vasodilatory
conditions requiring excretion ... retention of Na, K ... is increased in CKD ... Kidney #renal #nephrology ... #pharmacology
Normal Anion-Gap Acidosis (NAGMA) - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Workup

NAGMA
- Chem, ABG or VBG
- Calculate Anion
insufficiency (GFR ... normal Type 4: Hyperkalemic ... high/normal 3 ... - Diarrhea - High ... Diagnosis #Workup #nephrology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Regulating Renal Excretion ... Loop Diuretics; High-Ceiling ... Hyponatremia • Hypercalcemia ... #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology #
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
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trial • Minimal K ... Is Dangerous in Hyperkalemia ... densa receives high ... volume and sodium excretion ... NS #comparison #pharmacology