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Electrolyte Imbalaces, Sammer Sheikh - Coggle Diagram
Electrolyte Imbalaces
Hypokalaemia
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features
muscle weakness, hypotonia
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ECG changes
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U have no pot and no T, but long PR and long QT
Hypercalcaemia
causes
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malignancy
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myeloma - due primarily to increased osteoclastic bone resorption caused by local cytokines e.g. IL, tumour necrosis factor, released by the myeloma cells
other causes
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Pagets disease of the bone - usually normal in this condition but hypercalcaemia can occur with prolonged immobilisation
management
rehydration with normal saline, 3-4L/day
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loop diuretics are sometimes used but should be used with caution as they may worsen electrolyte derangement and volume depletion
features
bones, stones, groans, psychic moans
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Hypocalcaemia
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management
severe hypocalcaemia
e.g. carpopedal spasm, tetany, seizures, or prolonged QT interval
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features
tetany - muscle twitching, cramping, spasm
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if chronic: depression, cataracts
Trousseau's sign: carpal spasm if brachial artery occluded by inflating blood pressure cuff and maintaining pressure above systolic
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Hyponatraemia
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management
hypovolaemic
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if serum sodium falls, alternative diagnosis is more likely e.g. SIADH
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Hyperkalaemia
causes
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metabolic acidosis - hydrogen and potassium ions compete with each other for exchange with sodium ions across cell membranes and in the distal tubule
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