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Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
the Treatment of Hyperkalemia ... , changes on ECG ... algorithm for the management ... , and Table 3 summarizes ... #Management #Medications
Potassium Binders for Management of Hyperkalemia
 • SPS - Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
 • Patiromer (veltassa)
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Potassium Binders for Management ... of Hyperkalemia ... #Hyperkalemia # ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Elimination (see Table ... emcrit.org/ibcc/hyperkalemia ... of hyperkalemia ... #Hyperkalemia
Intern Pocket Cards - Inpatient Blood Pressure Management Guide
ß-blockers:
 • Metoprolol, Carvedilol, Labetalol
 • Bradycardia, heart
Blood Pressure Management ... Valsartan • AKI, hyperkalemia ... BloodPressure #medications ... #pharmacology #table ... agents #internship #comparison
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia ... route = severe hypokalemia ... /hr for severe hypokalemia ... #Checklist #Hypokalemia ... #Management #CriticalCare
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... • LDH ↑ • Hyperkalemia ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
with previously stable ... disorders including hypokalemia ... 109 mm Hg) with clinical ... hormonal excess or hypokalaemia ... Hyperthyroidism, Hypercalcemia
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
Hepatotoxicity, QTc ... hypertension, hypokalemia ... Gastrointestinal distress, hypokalemia ... Gastrointestinal distress and hypokalemia ... hepatotoxicity, hypokalemia
Antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis
Fluconazole
 - Benefits: Low cost/tolerable
Hepatotoxicity, QTc ... hypertension, hypokalemia ... Gastrointestinal distress, hypokalemia ... Gastrointestinal distress and hypokalemia ... hepatotoxicity, hypokalemia
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Pager Summary Indications ... derangements (hyperkalemia ... , hypercalcemia, ... #Therapy #RRT #managment ... #nephrology #CRRT