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Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... #kaliuresis #management ... #criticalcare # ... #diuresis #nephrology ... #algorithm
Management of status epilepticus

Big thanks to Dr. Grossman, one of MetroHealth's neurocritical care attendings for his
attendings for his summary ... - MH/CCF/CWRU ... #Seizure #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare # ... Neurology
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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Emergency Management ... mmol/L - Consider cause ... clinical scenario, ECG ... Prevention - Consider cause ... #management #algorithm
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... aspiration, hyperkalemia ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Na delivery): CHF ... reabsorption) Workup ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... only if no clear cause ... #nephrology #K
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
respiratory tract (e.g ... has potential to cause ... • Workup • General ... #treatment #workup ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... #management #cardiology ... #algorithm
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary • Hypotension ... telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... #Summary #criticalcare ... #treatment #workup
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Summary Causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management ... #causes #treatment ... #nephrology
KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
KDIGO Treatment ... algorithm for management ... monitor 12-lead ECG ... #management #algorithm ... #high #nephrology