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Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Usual maintenance ... constipation, diarrhea, nausea ... ); nausea, vomiting ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #binders
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... be treated with IV ... wasting from other causes ... Proximal RTA, Distal ... #diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Weakness, cramping, nausea ... arterial volume (↓distal ... 20 suggests ↓ distal ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... - Infection - Viral ... symptoms: - Muscle pain ... - Abdominal pain ... per day until stable
Randomized Controlled Trial of Intravenous Acetaminophen Versus Intravenous Hydromorphone for the Treatment of Acute Pain in
Treatment of Acute Pain ... the cost of more nausea ... and vomiting Visual ... Abstract by David ... VisualAbstract #Pain
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Reduced flow through distal ... ENaC blockers • AIN ... #Causes
Intravenous versus oral paracetamol for acute pain in adults in the emergency department setting: a prospective,
paracetamol for acute pain ... One-Liner: IV paracetamol ... Visual Abstract ... #Oral #Versus #Comparison ... #IV
A prospective randomized, double-dummy trial comparing IV push low dose ketamine to short infusion of low
trial comparing IV ... for treatment of pain ... efficacy compared to IV-push ... Visual Abstract ... Infusion #Ketamine #Comparison
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
hypertension, hypokalemia ... skin reactions, visual ... dyspnea, chest/back pain ... #antifungals #comparison ... #table #pharmacology