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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis: • CBC - Leukocytosis ... hemorrhage • Treatment ... continue antibiotic treatment ... several months of treatment ... Pyogenes - K.
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
reabsorption) Workup ... : • Assess for ... • Labs: BMP (Assess ... Redistribution Treatments ... #potassium #nephrology
Hyperkalemia Management
Pseudohyperkalemia: 1. Hemolyzed sample 2. Blood drawn from a site/line where potassium or TPN is
thrombocytosis or leukocytosis ... Assess/Stabilize ... a STAT EKG to assess ... Decrease K: • ... Hyperkalemia #Management #treatment
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Diagnosis and Treatment ... 3 questions to work ... Assess volume status ... Treatment: Treatment ... #management #nephrology