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REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
REBEL Review 71: Treatment ... Saturated Solution of Potassium ... hyperthyroidism #table ... #pharmacology #comparison ... #Dosages #dosing
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... and sodium • Dosing ... of aspiration #Potassium ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #binders
Potassium Binders for Management of Hyperkalemia
 • SPS - Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
 • Patiromer (veltassa)
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Potassium Binders ... cyclosilicate #Potassium ... #Hyperkalemia #treatment ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Effective arterial volume ... Elimination (see Table ... ) • Optimize volume ... Redistribution Treatments ... #potassium #nephrology
KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
KDIGO Treatment ... depletion • Consider K+ ... management #algorithm #treatment ... #potassium #high ... #nephrology #KDIGO
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
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cerebral blood volume ... lidocaine, +/- pre-treatment ... sedation • During ... Octaplex + Vitamin K ... Pathophysiology #neurology