10 results
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Hypokalemia - Differential ... : Proximal and distal ... Syndrome • HTN, High ... @priti899 #Hypokalemia ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia ... to moderate); hypokalemia ... Hypomagnesemia; hypokalemia ... disturbances (including hypokalemia ... Potassium #Binding #Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation ... Before evaluating hypokalemia ... in evaluating hypokalemia ... urinary losses: • High ... @krithicism #Hypokalemia
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... through distal ... • Obstruction High ... • NSAlDs #Hyperkalemia ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... acidosis) • Low ... emcrit.org/ibcc/hyperkalemia ... management of hyperkalemia ... #Hyperkalemia
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
hypertension, hypokalemia ... skin reactions, visual ... Gastrointestinal distress, hypokalemia ... Gastrointestinal distress and hypokalemia ... hepatotoxicity, hypokalemia
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
immature blasts and high ... WBC count cause ... dizziness, tinnitus, visual ... , Elevated Cr, Low ... hydration - Hyperkalemia
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
we introduce a high ... K+ in the ECF causes ... Hyperkalemia, a ... The high CL- content ... #foamed #criticalcare
Causes of Hyperkalemia
l. Pseudohyperkalemia
  A Cellular efflux; thrombocytosis, erythrocytosis, leukocytosis, in vitro hemolysis
  B.
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... axis; T risk of hyperkalemia ... Drug-associated: heparin, low-molecular-weight ... antiphospholipid syndrome #Hyperkalemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #High
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
mental status and low ... patient causing hypovolemia ... the determined cause ... cardiology #treatment #table ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare