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Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... #hyperkalemia ... #kaliuresis #management ... #diuresis #nephrology ... #algorithm
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
generalized status epilepticus ... cause aspiration, hyperkalemia ... myocardial infarction, and ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Key Characteristics of Old and New Potassium-Binding Agents

- Dr. Edgar V. Lerma https://twitter.com/edgarvlermamd

#Potassium #Binding #KBinders #Kayexelate
Characteristics of Old and ... KBinders #Kayexelate #Comparison ... #Table #Pharmacology ... #Patiromer #HyperKalemia ... #Nephrology #Agents
Pharmacokinetics of commonly used diuretics medications in CKD, Cirrhotic Ascites, and Heart Failure
 • Furosemide
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commonly used diuretics ... Cirrhotic Ascites, and ... Spironolactone MCW Nephrology ... Pharmacokinetics #halflife #comparison ... #table
Hypernatremia Classification and Features According to Volume Status
 - Hypervolemic hypernatremia - Cushing's syndrome, Primary hyperaldosteronism,
Classification and ... , Loop diuretics ... Postobstructive diuresis ... Features #Diagnosis #Comparison ... #Table #Nephrology
Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA) Diagnosis and Management
 • Distal (type 1) RTA
 • Proximal (type 2)
RTA) Diagnosis and ... Management • Distal ... type 2) RTA • Hyperkalemic ... Acidosis #Diagnosis #Management ... #nephrology #table
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Renal losses, Diuretic ... tubal acidosis and ... Ketonuria, Osmotic diuresis ... #Causes #nephrology
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... thiazide diuretics ... @priti899 #Hypokalemia ... potassium #low #nephrology
Algorithm for Management of Acute and Chronic Hyperkalemia
Acute Hyperkalemia:
 - IV calcium (10 mL of 10%)
Algorithm for Management ... of Acute and Chronic ... ) - Effective diuretic ... #Algorithm #Management ... Chronic #treatment #nephrology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Skin and/or ... Post-hypercapnia • Diuretics ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #causes #nephrology