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Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
 •
(NS) - Comparison ... Composition of NS ... (NS) Is Not Normal ... #NS #comparison ... #pharmacology #
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Diagnosis and Management ... has potential to cause ... Interventions - Cold Saline ... (50 Cc Ns Boluses ... workup #pulmonary #criticalcare
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Diagnosis and Management ... S/Sx: Most pts ... only if no clear cause ... Bicarb<22) - avoid NS ... caution in HTN & edema
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
the determined cause ... differential #algorithm #management ... table #foamed #heartfailure ... #chf #criticalcare ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
Hypocomplementemia • Can cause ... Nephrogenic DI Hematologic ... tears/artificial saliva ... lubricants • Pharmacologic ... #Diagnosis #Management
Enema Selection / Comparison Table

A short guide for choosing which enema to order depending on the
/ Comparison Table ... 700 mL H2O or NS ... #Comparison #Table ... #Constipation #Management ... #Impaction #Pharmacology