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Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
- Hypokalemia ... Low #Magnesium #Table ... #Classification ... #Causes #Workup ... #hypomg
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... Usual maintenance ... ); nausea, vomiting ... aspiration #Potassium #Binding ... #pharmacology #table
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... - Infection - Viral ... - Endocrine: Hypo ... per day until stable ... Diagnosis #Management #causes
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Weakness, cramping, nausea ... 20 suggests ↓ distal ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... Treatments: • K-Binding
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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ETOH Infection (Viral ... etc), Endocrine (Hypo ... per day until stable ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia ... Management #Summary #causes