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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
hemorrhage • Treatment ... continue antibiotic treatment ... residual lesion or is clear ... several months of treatment ... • Vasculitis (e.g
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Workup: • Assess ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... • Labs: BMP (Assess ... test (only if no clear ... #potassium #nephrology
Hyperkalemia Management
Pseudohyperkalemia: 1. Hemolyzed sample 2. Blood drawn from a site/line where potassium or TPN is
site/line where potassium ... • Order a STAT EKG ... to assess cardiac ... Hyperkalemia #Management #treatment ... #potassium #high