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Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Lactate > 1.5 High ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... Injury Low CO / High ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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phlebotomy High ... Poorly controlled DM ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... Medications 2. ... causes #potassium #high
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
phlebotomy High ... Poorly controlled DM ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... Medications 2. ... causes #potassium #high
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... transfusions), ↓insulin (DM ... Peak T, flat P, ST ... STOP offending medications ... Redistribution Treatments
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Inhibitors of Na+K+ ... Loop Diuretics; High-Ceiling ... • Nephrogenic diabetes ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... #Pharmacology #Medications
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
oxygen delivery (D02 ... essential to determine treatment ... Pipes Problem (↓ SVR ... thyrotoxicosis), Medications ... guyton #curves #criticalcare