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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Transcellular ... vomiting) • Low ... #Algorithm #nephrology ... #low #potassium
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Extra-renal ... #Algorithm #causes ... #potassium #low ... #nephrology
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
thumb in flexion (blow ... home with close orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Ulnar Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Ulnar nerve is the nerve of hand power and control. It
Ulnar Nerve Anatomy ... and Function The Ulnar ... #Nerve #Anatomy ... #diagnosis #neurology ... #orthopedics
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertensive:
 • High Al, Low R - Primary aldosteronism
 • High Al, High
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hypertensive ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #nephrology ... #causes #low #potassium
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
hand or direct blow ... distal to distal ulna ... distal radius or ulna ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
Algorithm for patients ... the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ... hypokalemia #urine #potassium ... #differential #algorithm ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... consumption • Low ... #Hypokalemia #diagnosis ... #potassium #nephrology ... #low
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Mechanism: Closed fist blow ... hematoma block or ulnar ... object) • Splint: Ulnar ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Wrist / Carpal Bones Mnemonic - Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can’t Handle

Proximal Row (Radial
Handle Proximal Row ... (Radial → Ulnar ... Bones #Mnemonic #Anatomy ... #Orthopedics #Wrist ... #Diagnosis