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L6: Potassium Disorders Flashcards

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Levels of K

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High Intracellular concentration of K+ is necessary for several cellular functions.

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Routes for K+ excretion

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Routes for K+ excretion are:
- The KIDNEY (primary route).
- The colon.

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Renal Handling of Potassium

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Renal handling of K+ involves
① Filtration
② Reabsorption
③ Secretion.

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Renal Handling of Potassium

  • Filtration
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K+ is freely filtered at the glomerulus.

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Renal Handling of Potassium

  • Reabsorbtion
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Renal Handling of Potassium

  • Secretion
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Factors affecting K Execretion

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Renal Handling of Potassium

  • Intake
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Renal Handling of Potassium

  • hormones
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Renal Handling of Potassium

  • Acid-Base Balance
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Renal Handling of Potassium

  • Anions
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Renal Handling of Potassium

  • Diuretics
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Def of Hypokalemia

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Serum potassium level < 3.5 mEq/L.

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Psedo-Hypokalemia

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  • Hypokalemia is the result of K+ uptake by white blood cells when the sample is stored at room temperature. WBC (>75 x 109/L) as in AML (acute myeloid leukemia).
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Etiology of Hypokalemia

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Etiology of Hypokalemia

  • Insufficient Intake
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Etiology of Hypokalemia

  • Intracellular Shift
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Def of Hypokalemic periodic paralysis

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  • A rare inherited disorder characterized by episodes of muscle weakness in one or more limbs accompanied by low serum K+ levels
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Types of Hypokalemic periodic paralysis

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① Familial Periodic Paralysis
② Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis.

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Etiology of Hypokalemic periodic paralysis

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  • Autosomal dominant inheritance
  • spontaneous mutations
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Potential triggers of Hypokalemic periodic paralysis

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  • Physical activity
  • Night rest
  • High carbohydrate diet
  • Alcohol intake
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Etiology of Hypokalemia

  • Renal Loss
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Etiology of Hypokalemia

  • Renal Loss (Drugs)
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① Diuretics (thiazides - loop diuretics - osmotic diuretics).
② Beta-2 adrenergic agonists.
③ Glucocorticoids.
④ Catecholamines

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Etiology of Hypokalemia D2 Renal Loss

  • Hypokalemic Disorders
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Etiology of Hypokalemia D2 Renal Loss

  • Hypokalemic Disorders (Hypertensive)
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Etiology of Hypokalemia D2 Renal Loss

  • Hypokalemic Disorders (Hypotensive)
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Etiology of Hypokalemia

  • Non-Renal Loss
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Most common causes of hypokalemia

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① Losses caused by diuretics
② Gastrointestinal disorders.

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CP of Hypokalemia

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CP of Hypokalemia

  • manifestations of the cause
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E.g., Cushing’s syndrome.

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CP of Hypokalemia

  • Manifestations of Hypokalemia
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CP of Hypokalemia

  • Neuromuscular
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CP of Hypokalemia

  • CVS
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① Arrhythmias
② Abnormal contractility
③ Potentiation of digitalis toxicity

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CP of Hypokalemia

  • metabolic
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CP of Hypokalemia

  • Renal
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① Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
② Chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis.

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Dx of Hypokalemia

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Dx of Hypokalemia

  • Serum Potassium Level
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Serum K+ <3.5 mEq/l means hypokalemia.

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Dx of Hypokalemia

  • ECG
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Dx of Hypokalemia

  • Determine Cause
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Dx of Hypokalemia

  • Algorithm
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Algorithm for Dx of Hypokalemia

  • Urine K
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Algorithm for Dx of Hypokalemia

  • After Checking BP
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Algorithm for Dx of Hypokalemia

  • Normal BP with decreased HCO3
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Algorithm for Dx of Hypokalemia

  • Normal BP with Increased HCO3
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Algorithm for Dx of Hypokalemia

  • Increased BP with Increased Renin & Increased aldosterone
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Algorithm for Dx of Hypokalemia

  • Increased BP with Decreased Renin & Increased aldosterone
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Algorithm for Dx of Hypokalemia

  • Increased BP with decreased Renin & decreased aldosterone
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TTT of Hypokalemia

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TTT of Hypokalemia

  • repletion of K
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Repletion of K in Hypokalemia

  • Mild
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Repletion of K in Hypokalemia

  • Moderate
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Repletion of K in Hypokalemia

  • Severe
54
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High concentrations of IV potassium can cause local venous irritation and potentially lead to cardiac arrhythmias.

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TTT of Hypokalemia

  • TTT Cause
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Def of Hyperkalemia

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Serum K+ >5.5 mEq/L.

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Pseudo-Hyperkalemia

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Cells release K+ in vitro due to:
- Thrombocytosis
- Severe leukocytosis
- RBCs hemolysis (e.g., trauma from tourniquet application).

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Etiology of Hyperkalemia

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Etiology of Hyperkalemia

  • high Intake
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① Diet - Supplements.
② K+ containing salt substitutes.

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Etiology of Hyperkalemia

  • Transcellualr Shift of K+
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Etiology of Hyperkalemia

  • Impaired Renal Excretion
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Hyperkalemia D2 Impaired Renal Excretion

  • primary Renal Disease
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◈ Acute kidney injury (especially severe oliguric AKI)

◈ Advanced CKD.

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Hyperkalemia D2 Impaired Renal Excretion

  • Hyperkalemic renal tubular acidosis (RTA)
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Hyperkalemia D2 RTA

  • Decreased aldosterone secretion
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Hyperkalemia D2 RTA

  • decreased aldosterone responsivness
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CP of Hyperkalemia

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CP of Hyperkalemia

  • Asymptomatic
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CP of Hyperkalemia

  • symptomatic
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CP of Hyperkalemia

  • Neuromuscular
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CP of Hyperkalemia

  • Cardiac
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  • Arrhythmias (e.g., heart block - ventricular fibrillation).
  • Palpitations.
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CP of Hyperkalemia

  • Metabolic
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Metabolic acidosis (non-anion gap).

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CP of Hyperkalemia

  • GIT
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Nausea or vomiting.

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Dx of Hyperkalemia

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Dx of Hyperkalemia

  • Serum Potassium Level
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Dx of Hyperkalemia

  • ECG
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Dx of Hyperkalemia

  • Earliest Sign in ECG
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Peaked T Wave

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Dx of Hyperkalemia

  • Changes in waves/intervals/segments
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Dx of Hyperkalemia

  • Arrhythmias
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  • There is a weak correlation between serum K+ levels & the severity of ECG changes.
  • Findings are more likely to occur with rapid-onset hyperkalemia.
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Dx of Hyperkalemia

  • Investigations of the cause
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Dx of Hyperkalemia

  • ABG
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Blood gases often shows metabolic acidosis.

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TTT of Hyperkalemia

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TTT of Hyperkalemia

  • COUNTERACTING MEMBRANE EFFECTS OF HYPERKALEMIA
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TTT of Hyperkalemia

  • PROMOTING CELLULAR UPTAKE OF K+
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TTT of Hyperkalemia

  • OTHER MEASURES
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TTT of Hyperkalemia

  • Remove K from Body
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① Potassium-lowering resins (potassium binders) or
② Loop diuretics or
③ Dialysis (to remove K+ rapidly in patients with kidney impairment).

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TTT of Hyperkalemia

  • Medications & supplements review
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① Discontinue or modify dosing of medications that may be contributing to hyperkalemia.

② Stop K+ containing salt substitutes & K+ supplements.

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TTT of Hyperkalemia

  • Diet
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Low K+ diet.

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TTT of Hyperkalemia

  • Follow up
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Repeat potassium regularly until it is within normal range.

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