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Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... determine response to ... kaliuresis #management #criticalcare ... #treatment #diuretics ... #diuresis #nephrology
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
Ask colleague to ... • Confirm IV access ... Orders placed, treatments ... RRT #Management #treatment ... #criticalcare
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... refractory it becomes to ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
of brain death too ... early may lead to ... patient should focus ... brain activity on neurologic ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
supplemental oxygen to ... Pharmacologic treatment ... The focus is on ... Tom Fadial https ... Management #Emergency #Neurology
HEART Score – A Tool For the ED The HEART score is an excellent tool that
the ED setting to ... further workup and treatment ... with follow-up instructions ... help focus on identifying ... making it easy to
COVID-19 - A Seattle Intensivist's One-Page Cheat-Sheet on COVID-19 v2.7 Updated March 26 2020

(v2.7) incorporating newer
as data on new treatment ... US and updated treatment ... clarified the treatment ... unilateral* • POCUS ... #Coronavirus #CriticalCare
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Diagnosis and Treatment ... Assess volume status ... Treatment: Treatment ... Differential #Diagnosis #Treatment ... #management #nephrology
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Establish IV/IO Access ... Hemorrhagic >> Transfuse to ... Management #Summary #criticalcare ... #treatment #workup
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Workup: • Assess ... • Labs: BMP (Assess ... Stabilization Treatments ... Redistribution Treatments ... #potassium #nephrology