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Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Give 25 g ... 200 mg/dL or 50 g ... treatment Remove potassium ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Diagnosis and Management ... (Bactrim, PCN G-K ... clear cause) Management ... Patiromer (8.4-25.2 g/ ... #Treatment #potassium
Treatment Options for Helicobacter Pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease

Active Helicobacter pylori—associated ulcer
1. Treat with anti—H pylori
bismuth subcitrate potassium ... Amoxicillin 1 g ... PUD #Treatment #Management
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... Maintenance: 10 g ... intervals in 5-g ... QoD to 15 g QD ... of aspiration #Potassium
Hyperkalemia Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Dr Pravin Patel

#Hypokalemia #Hyperkalemia #potassium #differential #diagnosis #management
Diagnosis and Management ... #Hyperkalemia #potassium ... differential #diagnosis #management
Emergency management of severe hyperkalemia

#hyperkalemia #management #algorithm #nephrology #Potassium #Treatment
Emergency management ... #hyperkalemia #management ... algorithm #nephrology #Potassium
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
) MECHANISM: Potassium ... DOSING: 8.4 g ... Increase by 8.4 g ... week, up to 25.2 g ... patiromer) is a potassium
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
treated with IV potassium ... ratio < 15 mEq/g ... ratio > 15 mEq/g ... #differential #potassium
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
safely, whereas potassium ... Consider target potassium ... Enteral potassium ... Intravenous potassium ... #Hypokalemia #Management
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
pernicious anemia) • G-CSF ... nephrology #low #potassium