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Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Orthostatic Hypotension Management ... Non-pharmacologic Management ... sodium and water excretion ... #Hypotension #Management
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
bicarbonate Potassium excretion ... #Hyperkalemia #management
Hyperkalemia Management Algorithm
 • Treat the cause & optimize hemodynamics and ventilation
 • Reconsider treatment leadingto
Hyperkalemia Management ... + Shift 3) K+ Excretion ... #Hyperkalemia #Management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Diagnosis and Management ... • ↓ Renal K+ Excretion ... suggests ↓ renal excretion ... clear cause) Management ... diagnosis and management
CDC Risk Classification for Asymptomatic Healthcare Personnel Following Exposure to Patients with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) or
their Secretions/Excretions ... #Restrictions #Management
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Regulating Renal Excretion ... irrigation • Management ... Diuretics #Renal #Excretion
POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) - Management
Activity:
 • Exercise training
 • Avoidance of deconditioning
Volume Expansion:
 •
Tachycardia Syndrome) - Management ... mineralocorticoid: ↓ Na+ excretion ... Tachycardia #Syndrome #Management
Pharmacologic Options for Hypercalcemia Associated with Cancer
Rehydration with NS followed by loop diuretics
 • IV normal
GFR and renal excretion ... #medications #management
Hyperkalemia Management
Pseudohyperkalemia: 1. Hemolyzed sample 2. Blood drawn from a site/line where potassium or TPN is
Hyperkalemia Management ... Increase renal excretion ... #Hyperkalemia #Management
Fractional Excretion of Sodium - FENa
Fractional Excretion of Sodium (FENa) = (Urine Na+ x Serum Cr)
Fractional Excretion ... FENa Fractional Excretion ... FENA #Fractional #Excretion