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Pharmacologic Options for Hypercalcemia Associated with Cancer
Rehydration with NS followed by loop diuretics
 • IV normal
NS followed by loop ... diuretics • IV ... Inhibits vitamin D conversion ... #medications #management ... #drugs #treatment
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... +2Cl- Symport (Loop ... • Hypercalcemia ... #Nephrology #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Table
Hyponatremia Correction
1. Indications for Hypertonic Saline: seizure, coma, focal findings
   - typically occurs with
Indications for ... water @ 3cc/kg/h, loop ... diuretics, desmopressin ... Correction #goal #rate #management ... #nephrology
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
Hyperkalemia Treatment ... renal function) - Loop ... diuretic (often ... #management #potassium ... #nephrology
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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CONCENTRATION MEDICATIONS ... • Start with LOOP ... , & to correct hyponatremia ... Early nephrologv ... Fluid #Balance #management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... STOP offending medications ... (IV loop diuretic ... acetazolamide) - IV loop ... #nephrology #K
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Hyperuricemia • Hyponatremia ... Loop diuretics for ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management ... #nephrology
Algorithm for Management of Acute and Chronic Hyperkalemia
Acute Hyperkalemia:
 - IV calcium (10 mL of 10%)
Algorithm for Management ... therapy (loop diuretics ... #Algorithm #Management ... Acute #Chronic #treatment ... #nephrology
Management of SIADH
Treat underlying cause:
 • Causes can include pain, primary lung pathology, post-operative phenomenon, medications,
Management of SIADH ... post-operative phenomenon, medications ... ascending limb of the loop ... #hyponatremia # ... nephrology #treatment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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Diagnosis and Management ... Dermatomyositis) AKI - Pathophysiology ... oxidative iniury Treatment ... Loop diuretics for ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia