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A practical guide to starting levothyroxine therapy
Calculate full replacement dose: 1.6 mcg/kg/day
Young, otherwise healthy patient:
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Calculate full replacement ... dose: 1.6 mcg/kg ... /4 anticipated dose ... initiation #starting #management ... #endocrinology
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) - Overview
Types of CRRT
 • CVVHD - Continuous Veno-Venous hemodialysis -
Therapy (CRRT) ... Hemofiltration - Convection ... #Therapy #CRRT ... #Indications #Nephrology ... #Management
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Therapy (RRT) - ... therapy): 24 hr ... clearance and does ... dialysate flow (both convection ... managment #nephrology
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) Modalities

RRT Modalities in the ICU:
 • IHD (Intermittent HD):  3-5 hr
Therapy (RRT) Modalities ... therapy): 24 hr ... clearance and does ... dialysate flow (both convection ... managment #nephrology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome ... irrigation • Management ... with standard therapy ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Medications #Table
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
framework to guide therapy ... adjusting the dose ... acute coronary syndrome ... differential #algorithm #management ... cardiology #treatment #table