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Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic ... time you have a case ... of hypotonic hyponatremia ... #Physiologic #Hypotonic ... differential #diagnosis #table
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
Lugol's Solution Sodium ... Hydrocortisone #endocrinology ... hyperthyroidism #table ... #management #treatment ... #pharmacology #
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... hypokalemia); nausea ... aspiration #Potassium #Binding ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Management of Hyponatremia ... • Discuss with endocrinology ... SIADH — look for cause ... hourly • Identify Cause ... algorithm #treatment #sodium
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia is usually caused ... 1) Is it hypotonic ... the underlying cause ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Vasopressors Table ... Resistance, Main Uses ... - Dopamine, medium ... #Pharmacology # ... Effect #Management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Diagnosis and Management ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... Use gtt, NOT hypertonic ... Treatments: • K-Binding
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
muscles: “myasthenic crises ... Kearns-Sayre syndrome - Myotonic ... Serologic and EMG Findings ... Myasthenia Crises ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Some exam findings ... the determined cause ... differential #algorithm #management ... cardiology #treatment #table ... icu #clinical #pharmacology