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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
Algorithm Once ... discrete buckets: 1. ... filling of bucket (low ... intake) 2. ... #workup #nephrology
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Alkalosis • ↑ beta-2 ... vomiting) • Low ... #Algorithm #nephrology ... #low #potassium
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
and Management Algorithm ... Immediate Workup ... #Management #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #differential ... #neurology #CVA
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm
Acidosis
 - RTA
 - Diarrhea
pH Normal 
 1. Decreased Mg 
 2. Intracellular Shift
Hypokalemia Differential ... Algorithm Acidosis ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Causes ... #Workup #Nephrology
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT) - Management Algorithm
Prognostic score for CVT:
Variables: Malignancy 2, Coma 2, Deep venous
) - Management Algorithm ... haemorrhage 1 < ... 3: Low risk of poor ... Thrombosis #Management #Algorithm ... #neurology
Hypocalcemia Workup - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Low Magnesium, High Magnesium - Functional Hypoparathyroidism
 • High
Hypocalcemia Workup ... - Differential Diagnosis ... AlgorithmLow ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology #calcium
Renal Tubular Acidosis - Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Hyperkalemic Type 4 RTA
 • Hypokalemic Type 1 RTA
Tubular Acidosis - Diagnosis ... Type 4 RTA • Hypokalemic ... Type 1 RTA • RTA ... Proximal Type 2 ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Insipidus Workup ... Step #1 - Consider ... history Step #2 ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... #Sodium #nephrology
Simplified Approach to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? 
Is there a dialysis indication
) 1) IS THIS AN ... require urgent nephrology ... 2) HISTORY/PHYSICAL ... , Low effective ... #diagnosis #nephrology
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... - Defined if 1) ... 2) No major-risk ... #stroke #workup ... #neurology