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Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia ... • Increased EC ... shift of K (Succinylcholine ... MunerMohamed1 #hyperkalemia ... pathophysiology #pharmacology
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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Emergency Management ... of Hyperkalemia ... Treatment guided by clinical ... scenario, ECG and ... Gluconate IV Shift
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... potassium and ECG ... blocks, QRS axis shift ... , asystole #hyperkalemia ... high #diagnosis #management
The Chvostek sign (/ˈkvɒstɪk/) is a clinical sign of existing nerve hyperexcitability (tetany) seen in hypocalcemia.It
ˈkvɒstɪk/) is a clinical ... lips) because of hypocalcemia ... level due to a shift ... PhysicalExam #Video #Clinical ... #endocrinology
Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

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Hyperkalemia management ... algorithm #emergency #management ... have a normal ECG ... A normal ECG doesn't ... pay attention to clinical
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Emergent Hyperkalemia ... Treatment Algorithm ECG ... injury, etc) ECG ... cardiac membrane Shift ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia ... arrhythmia: - EKG ... incongruous with clinical ... Internet Book of Critical ... #Management #CriticalCare
A practical guide to starting levothyroxine therapy
Calculate full replacement dose: 1.6 mcg/kg/day
Young, otherwise healthy patient:
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replacement dose: 1.6 mcg ... Start at 25-50 mcg ... initiation #starting #management ... #endocrinology ... #pharmacology #hypothyroidism
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... AKI (likely from hypovolemia ... GU infections (e.g ... SGLT2 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
Malignant Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Suggestive of Malignancy: Inhomogenous Density, Delay in CT Contrast Washout
Releasing Carcinoma (e.g ... Other Source (e.g ... High Plasma E2 + Clinical ... Hypertension +/- Hypokalemia ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Endocrinology