12 results
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... #kaliuresis #management ... #criticalcare # ... treatment #diuretics ... diuresis #nephrology #algorithm
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Lactate > 1.5 High ... Severe auto-PEEP, Abdominal ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment ... #management
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... Algorithm • IV ... #potassium #high ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm #treatment
Hyperkalemia Management Algorithm
 • Treat the cause & optimize hemodynamics and ventilation
 • Reconsider treatment leadingto
Hyperkalemia Management ... Algorithm • Treat ... • Reconsider treatment ... #Management #Algorithm ... #high
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... cause aspiration, hyperkalemia ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Orthostatic Hypotension Management ... Algorithm • Hypovolemic ... : • Abdominal ... tension of the thigh ... #Algorithm #treatment
KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
KDIGO Treatment ... algorithm for management ... of acute hyperkalemia ... #management #algorithm ... #high #nephrology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Loop Diuretics; High-Ceiling ... Hyponatremia • Hypercalcemia ... Postoperative abdominal ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
we introduce a high ... the ECF causes Hyperkalemia ... #foamed #criticalcare ... #management #diagnosis ... #treatment #pharmacology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
ASA class If high ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... of Surgery: • High ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... medical and surgical management