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#Diagnosis #EM #IM #PERC #Low #Risk #Pulmonary #Embolism #PulmonaryEmbolism #Algorithm #RebelEM
#Diagnosis #EM # ... IM #PERC #Low #Risk ... PulmonaryEmbolism #Algorithm
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypokalemic periodic paralysis ... vomiting) • Low ... #nephrology #low ... #potassium
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
Algorithm for patients ... the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ... Hypokalemic periodic paralysis ... hypokalemia #urine #potassium ... #differential #algorithm
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... arrhythmias and paralysis ... treated with IV potassium ... consumption • Low ... #nephrology #low
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... any modifiable risk ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Orthopedic • Low ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold
Approach to ARDS - PseudoARDS

A diagnostic/therapeutic strategy for ARDS is suggested, based on the PROSEVA trial
Approach to ARDS ... and determining how ... require proning/paralysis ... #CriticalCare #ARDS ... #PseudoARDS #Algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Medications: K+, ACEi/ARBs ... hyperK periodic paralysis ... acidosis) • Low ... Slow - don’t delay ... Management #Treatment #potassium
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
difficulty breathing – paralysis ... of the arms – impaired ... sequence can be slow ... to manage: • Risk ... compression • Risk
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
diabetic as you risk ... both conditions, low ... provided the starting potassium ... #differential #algorithm
Causes of Hyperkalemia
l. Pseudohyperkalemia
  A Cellular efflux; thrombocytosis, erythrocytosis, leukocytosis, in vitro hemolysis
  B.
Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis ... renin-angiotensin-aldosterone axis; T risk ... receptor blockers [ARBs ... Drug-associated: heparin, low-molecular-weight ... Diagnosis #High #Potassium