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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... of hypokalemia starts ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #causes #nephrology ... #potassium
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
ABG And BMP Normal ... Values • pH: ... D D-lactate (short ... bowel syndrome, ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology
Hypokalemia Diagnostic Algorithm
To assess potassium excretion: perform 24-hour urine collection or alternatively obtain potassium-to-creatinine ratio on
Hypokalemia Diagnostic Algorithm ... ratio on a spot ... be <3; greater values ... Hypokalemia #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #TTKG #nephrology
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
breakdown of glycogen stores ... for Refeeding Syndrome ... provided the starting potassium ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #treatment
Gitelman Syndrome Overview

What?
• Inherited (AR) hypokalemic salt-losing tubulopathies affecting the thiazide-sensitive sodium chloride cotransporter
• Gitelman's syndrome
Hypokalemia (renal potassium ... Hypocalciuria (spot ... Supplement: • Potassium ... #diagnosis #nephrology ... #management #pathophysiology