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Estimating the Total Daily Dose (TDD) of Insulin: Weight-Based Dosing
TDD in units of insulin = N
Estimating the Total ... Dose (TDD) of Insulin ... TDD in units of insulin ... #dosing #estimation ... endocrinology #diabetes #DM2
INSULIN CONVERSION

Total daily dose of insulin (TDD) =
INSULIN CONVERSION ... & most type 2 DM ... rules of thumb for estimating ... are obese, on high-dose ... hyperglycemia #dm2
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
and Management Algorithm ... -> Start Basal Insulin ... • High risk ... Targets #Management #algorithm ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
glucose-dependent insulin ... CV outcomes in high ... Pharmacology #Summary #DM2
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm ... calcium • IV insulin ... hyperkalemia #potassium #high ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
Algorithm for patients ... Administration of inulin ... mmol creatinine) High ... Low-normal EABV, High ... #differential #algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
phlebotomy High ... Poorly controlled DM ... paralysis - Insulin ... causes #potassium #high
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
phlebotomy High ... Poorly controlled DM ... paralysis - Insulin ... causes #potassium #high
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Insulin dependent ... DM ACS NSQIP: ... ASA class If high ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... of Surgery: • High
Treatment Algorithm for Active Proliferative Lupus Nephritis (Class III/IV or Mixed Class III/IV + V)
Induction Therapy
Treatment Algorithm ... Agent plus mod-high ... Regimen) 0.5-1 g/m2 ... #Treatment #Algorithm