Abstract
Hypokalemic paralysis represents a medical emergency requiring both rapid diagnosis and treatment. In this Attending Rounds a patient with hypokalemia and metabolic acidosis is presented to emphasize the role of routine laboratory studies in the assessment of such patients so that a correct diagnosis can be made and appropriate treatment can be initiated promptly.
MeSH terms
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Acidosis / diagnosis*
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Acidosis / etiology
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Acidosis / therapy
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Acidosis, Renal Tubular / diagnosis*
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Acidosis, Renal Tubular / etiology
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Acidosis, Renal Tubular / therapy
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Adult
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Bicarbonates / therapeutic use
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Female
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Humans
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Hypokalemia / diagnosis*
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Hypokalemia / etiology
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Hypokalemia / therapy
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Paralysis / etiology
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Potassium Citrate / therapeutic use
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Predictive Value of Tests
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Prednisone / therapeutic use
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Sjogren's Syndrome / complications
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Sjogren's Syndrome / diagnosis*
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Sjogren's Syndrome / therapy
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Bicarbonates
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Potassium Citrate
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Prednisone