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Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... hypovolemia) - Use LR ... caution in HTN & edema ... #Diagnosis #Management
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
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trial • Minimal K ... Is Dangerous in Hyperkalemia ... • Increases Edema ... volume - increased edema ... NS #comparison #pharmacology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... irrigation • Management ... Inhibitors of Na+K+ ... Hyponatremia • Hypercalcemia ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
the ECF causes Hyperkalemia ... crystalloids like LR ... #criticalcare #management ... #diagnosis #treatment ... #pharmacology #