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Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertensive:
 • High Al, Low R - Primary aldosteronism
 • High Al, High
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Normotensive: • UCl ... Post-hypercapnia • UCl ... #Algorithm #nephrology ... #causes #low #potassium
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... reabsorption) Workup ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... only if no clear cause ... #nephrology #K
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm for hypokalemia. 
***Typical presentations: 
 • Vomiting: urine Na/Cl > 1.6, low urine
1.6, low urine Cl ... 0.7, high urine Cl ... with urine Na/Cl ... correcting serum potassium ... #algorithm #nephrology
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
unique approach and workup ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... lachmans, posterior drawers ... WORK UP: obtain ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL