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Key Characteristics of Old and New Potassium-Binding Agents

- Dr. Edgar V. Lerma https://twitter.com/edgarvlermamd

#Potassium #Binding #KBinders #Kayexelate
New Potassium-Binding ... Agents - Dr. ... KBinders #Kayexelate #Comparison ... #Table #Pharmacology ... #Patiromer #HyperKalemia
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... Agents to Treat ... aspiration #Potassium #Binding ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #binders
Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
Syncope - Findings ... Classification - Reflex ... Classification #Table ... Sign #Symptoms #Findings ... #Comparison
Intern Pocket Cards - Inpatient Blood Pressure Management Guide
ß-blockers:
 • Metoprolol, Carvedilol, Labetalol
 • Bradycardia, heart
Valsartan • AKI, hyperkalemia ... develop severe reflex ... #pharmacology #table ... #agents #internship ... #comparison
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Reflex Testing - ... Hyporeflexia: • Hypercalcemia ... Hyperreflexia: • Delayed finding ... stroke, Delayed finding ... differential #diagnosis #table
Upper Versus Lower Motor Neuron Findings

Denervation near the target muscle fibers (lower motor neuron disease) results
Lower Motor Neuron Findings ... limb of spinal reflexes ... #MotorNeuron #Comparison ... #Versus #Findings ... #Diagnosis #Table
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
require phosphate binding ... agents since they ... are not able to ... restricted due to hypercalcemia
Table 22 provides the characteristics of various phosphate-binding agents.
#Pharmacology #Nephrology #Phosphate #Phosphorus #Binders #Comparison #Table #Disadvantages
Table 22 provides ... various phosphate-binding ... agents. ... Phosphorus #Binders #Comparison ... #Table #Disadvantages
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
properties useful for reflux ... Lower risk of hypercalcemia ... range - Lack of hypercalcemia ... Phosphate #Binders #Table ... #Comparison #Pharmacology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Any adverse events ... Highest metabolic equivalent ... able to perform ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... postoperative cardiac events