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Key Characteristics of Old and New Potassium-Binding Agents

- Dr. Edgar V. Lerma https://twitter.com/edgarvlermamd

#Potassium #Binding #KBinders #Kayexelate
Characteristics of Old and ... KBinders #Kayexelate #Comparison ... #Table #Pharmacology ... #Patiromer #HyperKalemia ... #Nephrology #Agents
Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
, Signs and Symptoms ... by Classification ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare ... #Comparison
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
, Signs and Symptoms ... by Classification ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare ... #Comparison
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... increase dose as ... aspiration #Potassium #Binding ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #binders
Upper Versus Lower Motor Neuron Findings

Denervation near the target muscle fibers (lower motor neuron disease) results
muscle atrophy and ... #MotorNeuron #Comparison ... #Versus #Findings ... #Diagnosis #Table ... #Neurology
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
of Hyporeflexia and ... Hyporeflexia: • Hypercalcemia ... stroke, Delayed finding ... differential #diagnosis #table ... #neurology
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Lower risk of hypercalcemia ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... Phosphate #Binders #Table ... #Comparison #Pharmacology ... #Nephrology
Hypernatremia Classification and Features According to Volume Status
 - Hypervolemic hypernatremia - Cushing's syndrome, Primary hyperaldosteronism,
Hypernatremia Classification ... and Features According ... Hypernatremia #Classification ... Features #Diagnosis #Comparison ... #Table #Nephrology
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
require phosphate binding ... since they are not able ... phosphate levels and ... restricted due to hypercalcemia ... Only* #CKD #Nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Elimination (see Table ... Treatments: • K-Binding ... #Hyperkalemia ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology