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Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... #kaliuresis #management ... #criticalcare # ... diuretics #diuresis #nephrology ... #algorithm
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... starts by measuring ... #differential # ... #causes #nephrology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... for Dizziness and ... intervals #Dizziness ... #Vertigo #Algorithm ... #differential #
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Dizziness and Vertigo ... Algorithm Presyncope ... #dizzy #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology ... #management
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
In short, best outcomes ... cause aspiration, hyperkalemia ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Gitelman Syndrome Overview

What?
• Inherited (AR) hypokalemic salt-losing tubulopathies affecting the thiazide-sensitive sodium chloride cotransporter
• Gitelman's syndrome
Muscle weakness, dizziness ... Hypocalciuria (spot ... ratio 0.5%) Differential ... Syndrome #diagnosis #nephrology ... #management #pathophysiology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... patient causing hypovolemia ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
European Resuscitation Council–European Society of Intensive Care Medicine algorithm for neuroprognostication after cardiac arrest. Reproduced from
Care Medicine algorithm ... circulation, SSEP short-latency ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Neurology #CriticalCare ... Neuroprognostication #Prognosis #Algorithm
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
breakdown of glycogen stores ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Management of Pruritus ... primary lesions - differential ... Keep fingernails short ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Nephrology #CKD