9 results
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
patients with hypokalemia ... the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ... creatinine) • Cell shift ... #urine #potassium ... algorithm #diagnosis #nephrology
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... patients sensitive to high ... of aspiration #Potassium ... #Binding #Hyperkalemia ... #medications #pharmacology
Digoxin Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
1) Na/K ATPase Pump - Digoxin works by directly binding to and inhibiting
Digoxin Pharmacology ... works by directly binding ... high potassium levels ... Because digoxin binds ... (or low potassium
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
depletion • Consider K+ ... binder • Consider ... blocks, QRS axis shift ... #potassium #high ... management #algorithm #treatment
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
 •
130 mEq/L • Potassium ... trial • Minimal K ... Is Dangerous in Hyperkalemia ... transcellular shift ... densa receives high
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
) - Use LR/Plasmalyte ... acidosis) • Low ... : • K-Binding ... Slow - don’t delay ... #potassium #nephrology
KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
KDIGO Treatment ... depletion • Consider K+ ... binder** • Consider ... #potassium #high ... #nephrology #KDIGO
Hyperkalemia Management
Pseudohyperkalemia: 1. Hemolyzed sample 2. Blood drawn from a site/line where potassium or TPN is
Hyperkalemia Management ... minutes-hour) -Shift ... or dialysis • SLOW ... #Management #treatment ... #potassium #high
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
the ECF causes Hyperkalemia ... crystalloids like LR ... #foamed #criticalcare ... management #diagnosis #treatment ... #pharmacology #