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Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
Algorithm for patients ... with hypokalemia ... creatinine) • Cell shift ... , Thiazide diuretics ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
refractory to diuretics ... altered mental status ... SLEDD (Sustained low ... High clearance achieved ... #managment #nephrology
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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TO PO • USE HIGH ... aldosterone states ... Early nephrologv ... Fluid #Balance #management ... #criticalcare
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased intake (rare cause in isolation)
GI loss - Urine loss
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Transcellular shift ... #Nephrology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview A state ... ), renal (over-diuresis ... , dialysis/CRRT, ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview A state ... ), renal (over-diuresis ... , dialysis/CRRT, ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare
Hyperkalemia Management
Pseudohyperkalemia: 1. Hemolyzed sample 2. Blood drawn from a site/line where potassium or TPN is
Hyperkalemia Management ... Heart: • Order a STAT ... minutes-hour) -Shift ... excretion via a loop diuretic ... #potassium #high
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... • Give high flow ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm