Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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diagnosis management differential hypokalemia nephrology epilepticus potassium low convulsive seizures acep associated criticalcare endocrinology hypercalcemia mgh pharmacology polymorphic pulmcrit refractory
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... starts by measuring ... Hyperaldosteronism: malignant ... #causes #nephrology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation ... Algorithm Before ... evaluating hypokalemia ... wasting from other causes ... ↑ Aldosterone: Malignant
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here. In short,
for aggressive treatment ... epilepticus may cause ... aspiration, hyperkalemia ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Extra-renal Losses: • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... High Aldosterone: Malignant ... #causes #potassium ... #low #nephrology
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Hypertensive: • High Al, Low R - Primary aldosteronism • High Al, High
Hypokalemia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperaldosteronism: malignant ... Gitelman's syndrome #Hypokalemia ... #nephrology #causes
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose) 2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment ... Algorithm for Convulsive ... for reversible cause ... epilepticus: - Propofol ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
Treatment algorithm for malignancy-associated hypercalcemia. Hypercalcemia - Renal Failure → Dialysis with low Ca++ bath Aggressive IV hydration
Treatment algorithm ... for malignancy-associated ... Calcitonin Refractory Cases ... or Denosumab #malignancy ... #Treatment #algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... Algorithm for Convulsive ... for reversible cause ... • Induction: propofol ... #management #neurology
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
Evaluation begins ... warranting urgent treatment ... Most cases of hypokalemia-induced ... Identification and treatment ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
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 Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm Drugs that prolong QT interval: • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... , sotalol) • Propofol ... Hypomagnesemia • Hypokalemia ... Hypocalcemia (rarely) Treatment ... 1b (lidocaine)- case
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