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Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
, no metabolic acidosis ... Low pill burden. ... #Table #Comparison ... #Pharmacology # ... Nephrology
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Used Phosphate Binders ... - Useful for short ... #Table #Comparison ... #Pharmacology # ... Nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... tourniquet / IVF line draw ... Elimination (see Table ... ) • Low K diet ... #potassium #nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... fluid/Lactated ringers ... per day until stable ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #nephrology
Summary of actions of some Cholinergic Agonists

Bethanechol 
• Used in treatment of urinary retention 
• Binds
retention • Binds ... Edrophonium • Used for diagnosis ... blockers • Has short ... Cholinergic #Agonists #Pharmacology ... #Table #Summary
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
leads to Metabolic Acidosis ... Metabolic Acidosis ... which reduces renal ... criticalcare #management #diagnosis ... #treatment #pharmacology
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
syndrome (PRIS) - acidosis ... , bradycardia. renal ... Can give in low ... No pharmacologic ... #CriticalCare #diagnosis
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #Table
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... mental status and low ... & Dry) is the treatment ... #table #foamed ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Gitelman Syndrome Overview

What?
• Inherited (AR) hypokalemic salt-losing tubulopathies affecting the thiazide-sensitive sodium chloride cotransporter
• Gitelman's syndrome
alkalosis • Normal or low ... Hypocalciuria (spot ... tubular acidosis ... Rhabdomyolysis Treatment ... #nephrology #management