Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Poor Intake - Starvation - Anorexia GI Losses - Vomiting / NG
tubular acidosis (Types ... and 2, but not type ... Diagnosis #Low #Potassium ... #Table #Classification ... #Causes
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... treated with IV potassium ... hypokalemia is ... wasting from other causes ... suggests extra-renal causes
TABLE 2. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sub-classifications lBS-diarrhoea (IBS-D) - >25% loose or watery stools; <25% hard
TABLE 2. ... bowel syndrome (IBS ... ) sub-classifications ... of incomplete evacuation ... #Classes #Diagnosis
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes Norepinephrine (NE) - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Shock where ↑ HR is ... Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... be used in all types ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Erythemas Summarized Erythema ab igne • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
form of delayed-type ... potential inciting causes ... • Causes are multiple ... with variety of causes ... • Cause is unknown
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE Drug Induced Lupus (DIL): • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
10% of all lupus cases ... Discontinuation of causal ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... druginduced #lupus #sle #comparison ... #table #rheumatology
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
Hypokalemia is ... Evaluation begins ... Most cases of hypokalemia-induced ... depletion impedes potassium ... #Algorithm
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