Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 β€’ Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 β€’ Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Algorithm Extra-renal ... loss (Diarrhea) Renal ... : Proximal and distal ... Algorithm #causes #potassium ... #low #nephrology
Toluene Poisoning - Diagnosis and Management Summary
What is it?  Volatile hydrocarbon, Glue or paint-sniffing, Occupational
effects (inc psych) Renal ... Early raised AG acidosis ... , ↓K+ Renal - chronic ... paralysis β€’ Distal-RTA ... environment β€’ Potassium
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
life threatening complications ... suggests extra-renal ... - Metabolic acidosis ... Proximal RTA, Distal ... #nephrology #low
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 β€’ Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
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More common after distal ... nutrients β€’ TPN for treatment ... kidney and forms renal ... oral calcium, potassium ... excluded limb β€’ Treatment