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Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... + myoglobin AKI ... Renal tubular obstruction ... nephrotoxicity to kidney ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
- Reduced Excretion ... Creatinine • Chronic ... renal failure • AKI ... • AIN/CIN • Obstruction ... IntercellularShift #Nephrology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Regulating Renal Excretion ... irrigation • Management ... Hyponatremia • Hypercalcemia ... Diuretics #Renal #Excretion ... #Diuresis #Nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
• ↓ Renal K+ Excretion ... , RTA Type IV, AI ... suggests ↓ renal excretion ... - avoid ileus/obstruction ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology