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Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... kaliuresis step 1 ... fludrocortisone step 3 ... diuretics #diuresis #nephrology ... #algorithm
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia ... Sodium zirconium ... as necessary at 1- ... level teaspoons) 1- ... #pharmacology #table
Transdermal Fentanyl require unique dosing conversions. For Adult and pediatric patients taking opiouds or doses not
unique dosing conversions ... not listed in Table ... methodology: 1. ... A 3. ... Opiate #Opioid #Conversion
How much sodium is in 1 Liter of Normal Saline? In Bags if Potato Chips
is in 1 Liter of ... Potato Chips 1 ... per liter. 1 ... normal #saline #ns #nephrology ... #hotdogs #conversion
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Utilizing Uric Acid 
ADH promotes Urea/uric acid excretion along with water
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... water retention 1) ... Urine Osmolarity 3) ... Urine Sodium 4) ... #nephrology #sodium
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm
Acidosis
 - RTA
 - Diarrhea
pH Normal 
 1. Decreased Mg 
 2. Intracellular Shift
Hypokalemia Differential ... Algorithm Acidosis ... discontinued) 3. ... secreting tumor 3. ... Causes #Workup #Nephrology
Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

(1) Up to
algorithm 2023- ... #algorithm #emergency ... Notes: (1) ... paresthesias (3) ... lowering drug (sodium
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... discrete buckets: 1. ... transcellular shift) 3. ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #workup #nephrology
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Workup Step #1 ... Uglucose Step #3 ... Hypernatremia #Management #Algorithm ... #Sodium #nephrology
Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA) Diagnosis and Management
 • Distal (type 1) RTA
 • Proximal (type 2)
• Distal (type 1) ... type 2) RTA • Hyperkalemic ... Diagnosis #Management #nephrology ... #table