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Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
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Is Dangerous in Hyperkalemia ... shift • Saline Causes ... edema and capsular ... • Saline May Cause ... NS #comparison #pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Excretion: - Renal ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... 15 suggests ↓ renal ... only if no clear cause ... caution in HTN & edema
Pharmacologic Options for Hypercalcemia Associated with Cancer
Rehydration with NS followed by loop diuretics
 • IV normal
Pharmacologic Options ... for Hypercalcemia ... diuretics • IV normal ... saline - Enhances GFR ... management #drugs #treatment
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Agents Regulating Renal ... Hyponatremia • Hypercalcemia ... Kidney stones caused ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
crusade against “Ab”Normal ... K+ in the ECF causes ... Hyperkalemia, a ... management #diagnosis #treatment ... #pharmacology #
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
located on the dorsal ... Muscle atrophy may cause ... without increasing CK ... • Clear cell renal ... positive patients Treatment