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Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia: • CKD ... transfusion • HTN and edema ... • Recent IV potassium ... diagnosis #causes #potassium ... #high #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia: • CKD ... transfusion • HTN and edema ... • Recent IV potassium ... diagnosis #causes #potassium ... #high #nephrology
Effects of Prostaglandins and NSAIDs on the Kidney
Effects of Prostaglandins on the Kidney:
 • The vasodilatory
retention of Na, K ... is increased in CKD ... prolonged NSAID use in CKD ... Kidney #renal #nephrology ... #pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
esp w oliguria / GFR ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... caution in HTN & edema ... Management #Treatment #potassium ... #nephrology #K
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
 •
130 mEq/L • Potassium ... trial • Minimal K ... • Increases Edema ... volume - increased edema ... NS #comparison #pharmacology