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Pharmacology of diuretics

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

Site of Action, Maximum Dose, Half-Life, Onset, Bioavailability,
Acetazolamide, Loop ... Action, Maximum Dose ... Half-Life, Onset, Bioavailability ... Pharmacology #Comparison #Table ... CHF #Cardiology #Management
Flowchart to diuretic use in acute heart failure.

(A) Congestion with volume overload. 

(B) Treatment algorithm after
diuretic use in acute ... (B) Treatment algorithm ... Total loop diuretic ... Diuresis #CHF #Algorithm ... HeartFailure #Cardiology #Management
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Repeat 12-milligram dose ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... Tachycardia #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Algorithm for the ... therapies in 24h) Does ... cardioversion Stable ... of reversible causes ... #Tachycardia #Algorithm
Acute Atrial Fibrillation - Initial Options for Rate Control
Diltiazem IV
 •  Rapid onset and rapidly
ADHF • Risks conversion ... IV bolus can cause ... line agent • Does ... not cause hypotension ... #pharmacology #management
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... - Management of ... acute opiate withdrawal ... If patient is stable ... dosing TID/QID #Management
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Management of Hyponatremia ... (Max of 3 doses) ... • IF SIADH — look ... for cause Reduced ... #algorithm #treatment
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... Transient, repeat dose ... Diuretics (IV loop ... acetazolamide) - IV loop
Algorithm for Management of Acute and Chronic Hyperkalemia
Acute Hyperkalemia:
 - IV calcium (10 mL of 10%)
Algorithm for Management ... titrate to optimal dose ... diuretic therapy (loop ... facilitate RAASi dose ... #Management #Acute
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
adjusting the dose ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table