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Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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: • CKD • Poorly ... transfusion • HTN and edema ... Impaired Renal Excretion ... Medications 2. ... potassium #high #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... Excretion: ... Bicarb<22) - avoid NS ... caution in HTN & edema ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
: • CKD • Poorly ... transfusion • HTN and edema ... Impaired Renal Excretion ... Medications 2. ... potassium #high #nephrology
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 ... volume and sodium excretion ... • Increases Edema ... #comparison #pharmacology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Regulating Renal Excretion ... Hyponatremia • Hypercalcemia ... #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #Table