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Pharmacology of diuretics

Acetazolamide, Loop diuretics, Thiazide‐like diuretics, MRA, Amiloride

Site of Action, Maximum Dose, Half-Life, Onset, Bioavailability,
Action, Maximum Dose ... Pharmacology #Comparison #Table ... #HalfLife #Dosing ... Loop #Thiazide #CHF
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
milligrams IV push if does ... Repeat 12-milligram dose ... B-blockers) • Does ... pulmonary disease or CHF ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Adenosine Dosing Strategy - Caffeine, Central vs Peripheral Lines
#Pharm #Management #Adenosine #Dose #Dosing #Strategy #CentralLine #ALiEM
Adenosine Dosing ... Management #Adenosine #Dose ... #Dosing #Strategy ... #CentralLine #ALiEM
Flowchart to diuretic use in acute heart failure.

(A) Congestion with volume overload. 

(B) Treatment algorithm after
(B) Treatment algorithm ... loop diuretic dose ... &Higher dose should ... °The maximal dose ... administration, once a day dosing
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... If patient is stable ... lower initial dose ... initial daily dose ... 7 days - May dose
Alien Limb Syndrome on Physical Exam

Elderly lady with Parkinsonism (PSP) c/o left leg rising up spontaneously
Alien Limb Syndrome ... Alien hand >>> leg ... Simplified; 3 types of Alien ... that the hand does ... @bobvarkey #Alien
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
strongly consider using ... of or increased doses ... decompensated CHF ... anyway to improve CHF ... treatment #comparison #table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Does the patient ... Does the patient ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... revascularization does
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
then be excreted using ... adjusting the dose ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table ... #heartfailure #chf
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Na delivery): CHF ... Elimination (see Table ... Bicarb<22) - avoid NS ... Transient, repeat dose