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Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
and sodium • Dosing ... binds magnesium • Dosing ... and calcium • Dosing ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Clenching of fist during ... Beta blockers • Antibiotics ... Medications 2. ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Clenching of fist during ... Beta blockers • Antibiotics ... Medications 2. ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Weakness, cramping, nausea ... Etiology: • Medications ... NSAIDs, β-blockers, Antibiotics ... only if no clear cause ... STOP offending medications
IDSA Diabetic Foot infection - In Which Situations Is Diagnostic Bone Biopsy Most Recommended?
 • Patient
IDSA Diabetic Foot ... favor of prolonged treatment ... osteomyelitis with antibiotic-resistant ... inflammatory markers during ... #Bone #Biopsy #Indications
IDSA - Approach to Treating a Patient With Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis
When to consider a trial of
IDSA - Approach ... of nonsurgical treatment ... 48–72 h if on treatment ... destruction has not caused ... Infection #Resection #Indications
Typical Therapeutic Applications of Penicillin G
Pneumococcal Pneumonia
 • Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major cause of bacterial
ill from other causes ... strains are treated using ... • A single treatment ... No antibiotic resistance ... #PenicillinG #indications