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IV Fluids - Comparison Table
Fluid - pH - Osm - Na - Cl - Other
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IV Fluids - Comparison ... pH - Osm - Na - Cl ... Normal Saline (NS ... EmmGeezee #IV ... #Fluids #IVF #Comparison
Crystalloid Fluids - Contents Comparison Table
Normal plasma
0.9% saline (a.k.a. "normal saline" or NS)
0.45% saline (a.k.a. 1/2
Crystalloid Fluids ... - Contents Comparison ... 2 4NS + 20 meq KCL ... #Fluids #IVF #Contents ... #Comparison #Table
Drug Treatment of Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reactions
First-Line Therapy 
 - Epinephrine 
 - Oxygen 
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Drug Treatment of ... - Oxygen - IV ... fluids: NS or LR ... #Anaphylaxis #Management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
• Calcium 2-3g IV ... Insulin 5-10U reg IV ... neb or 0.5 mg IV ... • Epinephrine IV ... • Diuretics (IV
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
non-physiologic fluid ... Balanced crystalloids ... #criticalcare #management ... #diagnosis #treatment ... pharmacology #physiology #crystalloids
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
gingival disease • IV ... decubitus - air fluid ... Antibiotics: - IV ... Carbapenems - IV ... Clindamycin in case of PCN
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
up to 40 mL/kq IV ... no response to fluids ... hypotension, limit crystalloid ... 1000-2000 mg) IV ... Survey #CABCDE #management
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Triggers: ATRA treatment ... • Steroids: IV ... : Diuresis for fluid ... overload, PCC to ... APML #diagnosis #management
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
75 mg BID (or IV ... suspected Adiunctive treatments ... acid 1.5 grams IV ... thiamine 200 mg IV ... Influenza #Checklist #Management