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Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... potassium and ECG ... #potassium #high ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm #treatment
BRASH Syndrome

B - Bradycardia
R - Renal failure
A - AV nodal blockade
S - Shock
H - Hyperkalemia

Typical ECG
Typical ECG ... ) BRASH Treatment ... • Aggressive treatment ... of hyperkalemia ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

(1) Up to
Hyperkalemia management ... have a normal ECG ... A normal ECG doesn't ... mean it should ... (4) Due to high
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Emergent Hyperkalemia ... ECG changes, weakness ... injury, etc) ECG ... (peaked T waves, ... #Management
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
should be discordant ... • Hypercalcemia ... • Short QT, high ... diagnosis #cardiology #ecg ... #ekg #electrocardiogram
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
An acute, life-threatening condition that appears within 7 days of starting cytotoxic therapies in
cytotoxic therapies in high-burden ... ) occur in high ... malignancies Treatments ... with Ca only if EKG ... TLS #oncology #management
Anaphylaxis: Treatments (Acute)
Additional Info:
 • IV steroids may be considered for prevention of late phase reactions.
Patients should ... antagonist use (e.g ... adjunct therapy) e.g ... adjunct therapy) e.g ... #Management #pathophysiology
Convalescent Plasma in COVID-19: Why It Might Work
Convalescent plasma (CP) as a passive antibody therapy has
Convalescent Plasma in COVID ... Therefore, this treatment ... certain infection (e.g ... #sarscov2 #coronavirus ... #management
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
Hood to cover neck ... ETT depth • High ... dose paralytic (e.g ... Checklist #SARSCoV2 #Management ... #CriticalCare #Coronavirus
COVID-19 Patient Intubation Checklist and Supplies

Intubation Equipment List
 • Appropriately sized tracheal tube with subglottic suction
• DO NOT USE High ... Emergency drugs e.g ... and equipment e.g ... Emergency front of neck ... CriticalCare #SARSCoV2 #Coronavirus