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Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation ... evaluating hypokalemia ... in evaluating hypokalemia ... @krithicism #Hypokalemia ... potassium #nephrology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
disorders including hypokalemia ... and metabolic alkalosis ... 109 mm Hg) with clinical ... hormonal excess or hypokalaemia ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Heat stroke - Metabolic ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... Hyperphosphatemia • Hypocalcemia ... Monitor potassium ... #treatment #nephrology
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... To prevent hypokalemia ... renal function/urine ... Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... #endocrinology
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Diagnosis and Clinical ... , oral cavity) Caused ... Cataracts Labs: Hypokalemia ... ↑ 24-hour urine ... #symptoms #endocrinology