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Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Stabilization Treatments ... Redistribution Treatments ... hypertonic Amp IVP ... Elimination Treatments ... Diagnosis #Management #Treatment
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
• Establish IV ... veins, dilated IVC ... Flat, collapsible IVC ... Septic Aggressive IVF ... #criticalcare #treatment
CVP Estimation using IVC Diameter and Collapsibility 
< 1.5cm IVC, >50% collapsibility = 0-5 mm Hg
CVP Estimation using ... IVC Diameter and ... 0-5 mm Hg (Low CVP ... ) < 1.5-2.5cm IVC ... #IVC #Diameter
Shock Classification and Differential Diagnosis
SHOCK
 • MAP <65, SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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CO / High SVR, JVP ... >8, CVP > 12 ... CO / High SVR, JVP ... >8, CVP > 12 ... < 6, CVP < 8
Labeled Abdominal XRay Anatomy - IV Pyelogram 
#Anatomy #Radiology #Abdomen #XRay #IVP #Pyelogram #Labeled
XRay Anatomy - IV ... Abdomen #XRay #IVP
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
Hyperkalemia Treatment ... membrane: • IV ... concentration: • IV ... often with saline IVF
Jugular Venous Pressure Measurement
Examiner places the patient in a reclined position and puts the base of
Positive: JVP > ... , or sustained JVP ... likelihood of CVP ... #PhysicalExam #JVP
Bedside Ultrasound as a Substitute for CVP - IVC Diameter and Collapse

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong
Substitute for CVP ... - IVC Diameter ... Ultrasound #POCUS #IVC ... #CVP #diagnosis
Antibiotics for Cellulitis

 • Treatment duration
 • When to give antibiotics for abscesses
 • When to
Cellulitis • Treatment ... When to choose IV ... #Antibiotics #Treatment
Anaphylaxis: Treatments (Acute)
Additional Info:
 • IV steroids may be considered for prevention of late phase reactions.
Anaphylaxis: Treatments ... Additional Info: • IV ... Beta-blockers and IV ... Treatment: • ... #Anaphylaxis #Treatments