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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
Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

(1) Up to
Hyperkalemia management ... #hyperkalemia #electrolytes ... Up to half of hyperkalemia ... patients with extreme hyperkalemia ... for refractory hyperkalemia
Hypocalcemia Workup - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Low Magnesium, High Magnesium - Functional Hypoparathyroidism
 • High
Hypocalcemia Workup ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... @aishaikh #Hypocalcemia ... #Workup #Differential ... #nephrology #calcium
Hypercalcemia Evaluation
1) Clinical clues
 - Is the patient symptomatic?
 - Family history?
 - Have you done
Hypercalcemia Evaluation ... PTH - Frankly high ... FHH — check the urine ... BrighamChiefs #Hypercalcemia ... endocrinology #calcium
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... Algorithm • IV ... calcium • IV ... , asystole #hyperkalemia ... #potassium #high
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... lysis) ± Urine ... emcrit.org/ibcc/hyperkalemia ... management of hyperkalemia ... #Hyperkalemia
KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
KDIGO Treatment algorithm ... management of acute hyperkalemia ... lead ECG • IV calcium ... Consider dialysis #hyperkalemia ... treatment #potassium #high
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... nephron - TTKG > 7, Urine ... • NSAlDs #Hyperkalemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Digoxin Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
1) Na/K ATPase Pump - Digoxin works by directly binding to and inhibiting
Pump - Digoxin works ... As a result, calcium ... - Hyperkalemia ( ... high potassium levels ... , in states of hypokalemia
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
 •
Potassium 4 mEq/L • Calcium ... • LR Contains Calcium ... Is Dangerous in Hyperkalemia ... densa receives high ... Decreased GFR, urine