5 results
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding Agents ... nonspecifically binds ... sodium intake; risk ... #Hyperkalemia #medications ... #pharmacology #table
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
Summary Risk factors ... 1) Redundant Colon ... pressure Abdominal Binder ... Endoscopy #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
Pharmacologic Pain Management ... the following risk ... • Neuropathic agents ... #Ladder #medications ... #pharmacology #agents
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... delivery to the colon ... given risk for ... formulations • Difficult ... #Colitis #UC #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Any adverse events ... any mention of a difficult ... - Allergies to medications ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management