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Hypocalcemia - Workup Algorithm

Dr Nikhil Lohiya - NEPHKIDS 2020 @NEPHKIDS1

#Hypocalcemia #Workup #Algorithm #differential #diagnosis #endocrinology #causes
Hypocalcemia - Workup ... @NEPHKIDS1 #Hypocalcemia ... #Workup #Algorithm ... endocrinology #causes ... #calcium
Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia,
and Management Algorithm ... beta-blockers, digoxin ... LIFE THREATENING CAUSES ... channel blockers, digoxin ... Electrolytes (hyperkalemia
Hypercalcemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Determine whether PTH-dependent
2) Assess for other hormonal causes
3) Assess for
Hypercalcemia Workup ... other hormonal causes ... uw_IMresidency #Hypercalcemia ... #Diagnosis #algorithm ... endocrinology #calcium
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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Management of Hyperkalemia ... mmol/L - Consider cause ... of hyperkalaemia ... recurrence #Hyperkalemia ... #management #algorithm
Diagnostic algorithm for the workup of hypercalcemia. The diagnostic workup for patients presenting with hypercalcemia rests
of hypercalcemia ... presenting with hypercalcemia ... Urine calcium-creatinine ... hypocalciuric hypercalcemia ... #Diagnosis #Hypercalcemia
Digoxin Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
1) Na/K ATPase Pump - Digoxin works by directly binding to and inhibiting
works by directly ... As a result, calcium ... causes: - Increased ... - Hyperkalemia ( ... , in states of hypokalemia
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
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Mnemonic • BRASH/Hyperkalemia ... BRASH Syndrome - Hyperkalemia ... • Shock • Hyperkalemia ... Electrolytes: • hyperkalemia ... Beta blockers • Calcium
Hypercalcemia Evaluation
1) Clinical clues
 - Is the patient symptomatic?
 - Family history?
 - Have you done
Hypercalcemia Evaluation ... 1) Clinical clues ... FHH — check the urine ... BrighamChiefs #Hypercalcemia ... endocrinology #calcium
Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diet/Lifestyle
 • Fibre
 • Calories
 • Fluid
 • Exercise
 • Psychosocial
Medications
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Iron, Aluminum, Calcium ... Hypothyroidism • Hypokalemia ... • Hypercalcemia ... #Causes
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
• LDH ↑ • Hyperkalemia ... Hyperphosphatemia • Hypocalcemia ... /Late - Hypercalcemia ... potassium and calcium ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia