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Insulin Dosing Basics - Initiating Insulin for T2DM and Converting Insulin Products 

Insulin dosing can be
Insulin Dosing Basics ... Products Insulin dosing ... run into patient cases ... Insulin #Basics #Dosing ... #Prescribing #Pharmacology
Adult Vancomycin Guidelines
The information below provides general dosing guidelines for vancomycin. A maintenance regimen of 15-20
provides general dosing ... is the accepted dosing ... reference source and nephrology ... #Management #Pharmacology ... #Vancomycin #Dosing
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
In short, best outcomes ... The longer the seizure ... epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
aluminum-based phosphate binder ... Only* #CKD #Nephrology ... Hyperphosphatemia #Dose #Dosing ... #Pharmacology #
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
abdominal pain, nausea ... high risk for using ... achieve efficacy may hinder ... #UseDisorder #Management ... #Medications #Pharmacology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Electrocardiogram • Finger ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... #pharmacology # ... dosing #seizure
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
on exhalation port ... • During apnea ... : • If using ... • If using ... Checklist #SARSCoV2 #Management
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
Well-localized, sharp, short ... well-localized, dull, longer ... Pain #Mechanisms #Neurology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
High Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis (HAGMA) - Differential Diagnosis - GOLDMARK

Glycols - ethylene and propylene glycol
Oxoproline
L-lactate - produced during ... associated with short ... salicylate toxicity causes ... GOLDMARK #mnemonic #nephrology
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Orthostatic Hypotension Management ... Pyridostigmine Non-pharmacologic ... Management: • ... Abdominal binder ... water excretion during