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Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... life threatening complications ... consumption • Low ... Pressure: - Metabolic ... Alkalosis: Emesis
Gitelman Syndrome Overview

What?
• Inherited (AR) hypokalemic salt-losing tubulopathies affecting the thiazide-sensitive sodium chloride cotransporter
• Gitelman's syndrome
alkalosis • Normal ... or low blood pressure ... Hypochloremic metabolic ... (spot urine, calcium-creatinine ... diarrhea Potential Complications
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... alkalosis (Due ... levels following a low-dose ... Diagnosis #signs #symptoms ... #endocrinology
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
and ulcers • Vagus ... • Boerhaave syndrome ... hormonal imbalances (low ... alkalosis (loss ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
carry treatment implications ... The metabolism of ... for Refeeding Syndrome ... both conditions, low ... #differential #algorithm