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Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation ... A urine K/Cr ratio ... - Metabolic Alkalosis ... #diagnosis #Algorithm ... #low
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
patients with hypokalemia ... Urine K+ <13 mEq ... mineralocorticoid excess, Liddle ... differential #algorithm #diagnosis ... #nephrology
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
volume-based algorithm Urine ... Na+K / serum Na ... can be high or low ... Present (Uosm ≥100): Hypovolemia ... #differential #diagnosis
Hypokalemia Diagnostic Algorithm
To assess potassium excretion: perform 24-hour urine collection or alternatively obtain potassium-to-creatinine ratio on
Hypokalemia Diagnostic ... sample. ... #Hypokalemia #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #TTKG #nephrology ... #low #potassium
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... , RTA Type IV, AI ... lysis) ± Urine ... acidosis) • Low ... Use gtt, NOT hypertonic
Simplified Approach to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? 
Is there a dialysis indication
evaluation? ... common culprits: Hypovolemia ... , Low effective ... IMPROVEMENT If the urine ... you confirmed diagnosis