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Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia ... patients sensitive to high ... Potassium #Binding #Hyperkalemia ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #binders
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
• LDH ↑ • Hyperkalemia ... /Late - Hypercalcemia ... UA positive for blood ... potassium and calcium ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
 •
Saline (NS) - Comparison ... Is Dangerous in Hyperkalemia ... shift • Saline Causes ... densa receives high ... • Saline May Cause
Intraoperative  Bradycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Bradycardia in theatre should not be treated as
Consider known drug causes ... Also consider: high ... beta-blocker; digoxin; calcium ... myocardial infarction, hyperkalaemia ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup