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ACEI or ARB Initiation
Hyperkalemia:
 - Review concurrent drugs
 - Moderate potassium Intake
 - Consider: diuretics, sodium
Hyperkalemia: ... drugs - Moderate potassium ... - Review for causes ... Initiation #monitoring #algorithm ... #kdigo
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
are to prevent ... uncommon, a cautious approach ... prompt intervention are ... because patients are ... Figure 3 is an algorithm
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Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Weakness, cramping, nausea ... Medications: K+, ACEi/ARBs ... Na delivery): CHF ... only if no clear cause ... #potassium #nephrology
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
warranting urgent treatment ... Most cases of hypokalemia-induced ... hypomagnesemia are ... depletion impedes potassium ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
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The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
evidence-based framework to approach ... short course of treatment ... HSV PCR would cause ... decision tools are ... on the basis of CSF
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Washed RBC • Single ... Causes purpura & ... patients with CHF ... Hypocalcemia, Hyperkalemia ... products contain potassium