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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypokalemic periodic paralysis ... vomiting) • Low ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology #low
Bell's palsy
There are many different causes of Facial Nerve Palsy. However, the commonest
cause of unilateral facial
unilateral facial paralysis ... Loss of Corneal Reflex ... #Bells #Palsy #Neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
) → Arousal How ... • Gag reflex ... lesion • Dipping: Slow ... eye movements: Slow ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
and Diagnosis Algorithm ... → Refer to Nephrology ... cystoscopy • Refer ... to Nephrology if ... Hematuria #Diagnosis #Algorithm
True Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm

Instead (or in addition) of volume status examination, check urine sodium and serum
Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm ... - Urine sodium low ... and uric acid low ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Low intake 
• poor oral intake 

Renal loss 
• Medication 
• Hypomagnesemia 
•
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Low intake ... Hypokalemic periodic paralysis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
Algorithm for patients ... Hypokalemic periodic paralysis ... EABV, Low Plasma ... #differential #algorithm ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... arrhythmias and paralysis ... consumption • Low ... Hypokalemia #diagnosis #Algorithm ... #low
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
the patient to relax ... the hand. 3) Now ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex ... clinical #video #neurology
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Utilizing Uric Acid 
ADH promotes Urea/uric acid excretion along with water
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Uric Acid - Low ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology #sodium ... #low #uricacid