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Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm
Acidosis
 - RTA
 - Diarrhea
pH Normal 
 1. Decreased Mg 
 2. Intracellular Shift
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm ... • Periodic paralysis ... #Differential #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #Causes #Workup
Paralisis Facial , facial paralysis

#clinical #Differential #Facial paralysis #CEM
Paralisis Facial ... , facial paralysis ... #clinical #Differential ... #Facial paralysis
Ortner's (Cardiovocal) Syndrome - Left Vocal Cord Paralysis on Laryngoscopy

A 42 yo presented with a hoarse
Left Vocal Cord Paralysis ... Work up led to a ... #Vocal #Cord #Paralysis ... #Laryngoscopy #clinical
Paradoxical Respirations in Diaphragmatic Paralysis

Note the paradoxical movement of the abdomen during inspiration. The accessory inspiratory
Diaphragmatic Paralysis ... Diaphragmatic #Paralysis ... Breathing #Diaphragm #Clinical
Vocal Cord Paralysis on Bronchoscopy
Bronchogenic carcinoma sometimes presents dysphonia as the first symptom. This patient complained
Vocal Cord Paralysis ... the vocal cord paralysis ... #Vocal #Cord #Paralysis ... #laryngoscopy #clinical
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Low intake 
• poor oral intake 

Renal loss 
• Medication 
• Hypomagnesemia 
•
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypokalemic periodic paralysis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Train of Four monitoring is commonly used by anesthesiologists to determine the adequacy of paralytic agents
the adequacy of paralytic ... why and how it works ... #clinical #management
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypokalemic periodic paralysis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Approach to Altered Level of Consciousness - Workup
Clinical Exam - Focal
 • Trauma
 •
Consciousness - Workup ... Clinical Exam ... Imaging Section Clinical ... Refer to Blood Work ... #algorithm #Causes
Bell's Phenomenon on Physical Exam

Carles Bell realized that when trying to close the eye on the
peripheral facial paralysis ... Phenomenon #Sign #clinical