#308 Metabolic Alkalosis and Hypokalemia: Kidney Boy Returns!

<div> <a href="https://twitter.com/kidney_boy">@Kidney_Boy</a> returns to school us on metabolic alkalosis and hypokalemia! What do diuretics, hyperaldosteronism, black licorice, and milk-alkali have in common? Our Chief of Nephrology, Dr. Joel Topf, talks through the pathophysiology of metabolic alkalosis, the utility of urine chloride and pH measurements, why normal saline is sometimes better than balanced solutions, when to reach for acetazolamide, and more! Urine for a good time ; )</div> <div><br> </div> <div> <strong>Claim free CME for this episode at </strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/"><strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org">curbsiders.vcuhealth.org</a></strong></a><strong>!</strong> </div> <div><br> </div> <div> <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-list">Episodes</a> | <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/4108bcf4/podcast/rss">Subscribe</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJfnf67">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/kashlakmemorial">Swag!</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/top-picks">Top Picks</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/knowledgefood">Mailing List</a> | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | <a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/">Free CME!</a> </div> <div> <strong><br> Credits<br> </strong><br> </div> <ul> <li>Written and Produced by: Matthew Watto MD, FACP</li> <li>Show Notes, CME, Infographic and Cover Art by: Matthew Watto MD, FACP</li> <li>Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP, Beth Garbitelli  </li> <li>Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD</li> <li>Executive Producer: Beth Garbitelli</li> <li>Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP</li> <li>Editor: Clair Morgan of <a href="https://www.nodderly.com/">nodderly.com</a> </li> <li>Guest: Joel Topf MD</li> </ul> <div> <strong>Sponsor: ACP<br> </strong>Join the American College of Physicians today! U.S. based post-training physicians can take advantage of a limited-time 20% membership discount. Visit <a href="http://acponline.org/ACPdiscount">acponline.org/ACPdiscount</a> and use t