Resource Hub

The PPI’s Resource Hub

One of the core missions of Periodic Paralysis International is to serve as a trusted documentation resource for all aspects of Periodic Paralysis. This library brings together materials created for both patients and health care providers, along with carefully selected links to outside resources.

This is an ongoing project, designed to grow and evolve for many years to come. While we are just getting started, new material will continue to be added on a regular basis. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive, reliable, and accessible source of information to support both medical professionals and the PP community

Disclaimer: The resources in this library are provided for informational purposes only. Periodic Paralysis International does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this material. Content should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified health care provider regarding any medical questions or concerns.

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The Potassium Draw: Special Measures

Andersen-Tawil Andersen-Tawil – Diagnosis Hyperkalemic Hyperkalemic – Diagnosis Hypokalemic Hypokalemic – Diagnosis Myotonias Myotonias – Diagnosis Normokalemic Normokalemic – Diagnosis Thyrotoxic Thyrotoxic – Diagnosis
Submitted by deb on Fri, 07/01/2011 – 22:01 When evaluating patients for periodic paralysis it is vital to obtain accurate results from blood draws. Because potassium levels…
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Chart Comparing Periodic Paralyses

Andersen-Tawil Andersen-Tawil – Diagnosis Andersen-Tawil – Forms & Charts Children's Issues Hyperkalemic Hyperkalemic – Diagnosis Hypokalemic Hypokalemic – Diagnosis Myotonias Myotonias – Diagnosis Normokalemic Normokalemic – Diagnosis Thyrotoxic Thyrotoxic – Diagnosis
Submitted by deb on Sat, 07/02/2011 – 20:58 This chart allows comparison of the forms of primary periodic paralysis, symptoms, clinical and cardiac signs, effect of potassium,…
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How is periodic paralysis diagnosed?

Andersen-Tawil Andersen-Tawil – Diagnosis Hyperkalemic Hyperkalemic – Diagnosis Hypokalemic Hypokalemic – Diagnosis Myotonias Myotonias – Diagnosis Normokalemic Normokalemic – Diagnosis Thyrotoxic Thyrotoxic – Diagnosis
Do you suspect that you might have periodic paralysis? The periodic paralyses are a rare group of disorders and there are many conditions which cause…
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Periodic Paralysis and the New Mother

Andersen-Tawil Andersen-Tawil – Children Hyperkalemic Hyperkalemic – Children Hypokalemic Hypokalemic – Children Myotonias Myotonias – Children Normokalemic Thyrotoxic
Submitted by deb on Sat, 11/19/2011 – 04:20 Anticipating the Baby Expectant mothers and their doctors can take the secure thought that hundreds of women with periodic…
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Anaesthesia and peri-operative care in the primary Periodic Paralysis Disorders

Andersen-Tawil Andersen-Tawil – Basic Reading Andersen-Tawil – Emergency Care Andersen-Tawil – Management Hyperkalemic Hyperkalemic – Basic Reading Hyperkalemic – Emergency Care Hyperkalemic – Management Hypokalemic Hypokalemic – Basic Reading Hypokalemic – Emergency Care Hypokalemic – Management Myotonias Myotonias – Basic Reading Myotonias – Emergency Care Myotonias – Management Normokalemic Normokalemic – Basic Reading Normokalemic – Emergency Care Normokalemic – Management Thyrotoxic Thyrotoxic – Basic Reading Thyrotoxic – Emergency Care Thyrotoxic – Management
Submitted by deb on Tue, 04/12/2016 – 22:54 Adverse reactions to anaesthesia, including life-threatening events, are a serious concern for patients with Periodic Paralysis Disorders. Many of…
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Measuring quality of life impairment in periodic paralyses

Andersen-Tawil Andersen-Tawil – Basic Reading Andersen-Tawil – Journal Articles Andersen-Tawil – Management Hyperkalemic Hyperkalemic – Basic Reading Hyperkalemic – Journal Articles Hyperkalemic – Management Hypokalemic Hypokalemic – Basic Reading Hypokalemic – Journal Articles Hypokalemic – Management Myotonias Myotonias – Basic Reading Myotonias – Journal Articles Myotonias – Management Normokalemic Normokalemic – Basic Reading Normokalemic – Journal Articles Normokalemic – Management Thyrotoxic Thyrotoxic – Basic Reading Thyrotoxic – Journal Articles Thyrotoxic – Management
Submitted by deb on Tue, 07/03/2012 – 18:45 
Measuring quality of life impairment in skeletal muscle channelopathies.
 Eur J Neurol. 2012 May 19. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-1331.2012.03751.x. [Epub ahead…
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Comparison of Five Forms of Periodic Paralysis

Andersen-Tawil Andersen-Tawil – Basic Reading Hyperkalemic Hyperkalemic – Basic Reading Hypokalemic Hypokalemic – Basic Reading Myotonias Myotonias – Basic Reading Normokalemic Normokalemic – Basic Reading Thyrotoxic Thyrotoxic – Basic Reading
Submitted by deb on Sat, 07/02/2011 – 18:02 Introduction: The major features found in all the periodic paralyses are: 1. Attacks almost always begin before the age…
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How to Determine What Triggers Attacks of Periodic Paralysis

Andersen-Tawil Andersen-Tawil – Diagnosis Andersen-Tawil – Diet Hyperkalemic Hyperkalemic – Diagnosis Hyperkalemic – Diet Hypokalemic Hypokalemic – Diagnosis Hypokalemic – Diet Myotonias Myotonias – Diagnosis Myotonias – Diet Normokalemic Normokalemic – Diagnosis Normokalemic – Diet Other Resources – Diet Thyrotoxic Thyrotoxic – Diagnosis Thyrotoxic – Diet
Submitted by deb on Sat, 06/25/2011 – 19:16 What happens during an attack of Periodic Paralysis? People with Periodic Paralysis (PP) have episodes in which their muscles…
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Physician’s Summary: Andersen-Tawil Syndrome

Andersen-Tawil Andersen-Tawil – Basic Reading Andersen-Tawil – Emergency Care Scientific
Submitted by deb on Mon, 04/16/2018 – 21:17 Andersen-Tawil Syndrome (ATS) is a genetic disorder which causes a distinctive pattern of features; 1) Episodes of muscle weakness…
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Andersen-Tawil Syndrome FAQ

Andersen-Tawil Andersen-Tawil – Basic Reading
Submitted by deb on Sat, 06/25/2011 – 18:27 What is Andersen-Tawil Syndrome? Andersen-Tawil Syndrome (ATS) is a rare inherited disorder which causes episodes of paralysis or weakness….
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Potassium Supplementation and B-12 Deficiency

Andersen-Tawil Andersen-Tawil – Basic Reading Hypokalemic Thyrotoxic
Submitted by deb on Mon, 06/27/2011 – 04:50 Patients who take potassium chloride long-term, i.e., are at risk for developing vitamin B-12 deficiency. Potassium supplements such as…
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Anesthesia and Peri-Operative Care in the primary Periodic Paralysis Disorders. Part 1: A Review of the Literature

Andersen-Tawil Andersen-Tawil – Basic Reading Andersen-Tawil – Emergency Care Andersen-Tawil – Management Hyperkalemic Hyperkalemic – Basic Reading Hyperkalemic – Emergency Care Hyperkalemic – Management Hypokalemic Hypokalemic – Basic Reading Hypokalemic – Emergency Care Hypokalemic – Management Myotonias Myotonias – Emergency Care Myotonias – Management Normokalemic Normokalemic – Basic Reading Normokalemic – Emergency Care Normokalemic – Management Scientific Thyrotoxic Thyrotoxic – Basic Reading Thyrotoxic – Emergency Care Thyrotoxic – Management
Annabelle SJ Baughan [1] MB FRCP FRCPath,Deborah Cavel-Greant [1],Janice Megalo [1] AAS-MAA, andFrank Weber [2] MD PhD.[1] Periodic Paralysis International (www.hkpp.org)[2] Colonel, Medical Service (Neurology),…
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