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Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA) Diagnosis and Management
 • Distal (type 1) RTA
 • Proximal (type 2)
Renal Tubular Acidosis ... Diagnosis and Management ... type 2) RTA • Hyperkalemic ... 4) RTA #rta #Renal ... #nephrology #table
Evaluation and Management of Hyperkalemia

As with hypokalemia, the immediate danger of hyperkalemia is its effect on
Evaluation and Management ... of Hyperkalemia ... absence of symptoms does ... with underlying renal ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
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Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
maximum daily dose ... since they are not able ... restricted due to hypercalcemia ... Only* #CKD #Nephrology ... #Dosing #Pharmacology
ACEI Antihypertensive Dose Comparison. Consider divided (BID) regimen for better pre-dose (trough) BP control for the
Antihypertensive Dose ... potassium, and renal ... Dosing #Conversion #Pharmacology ... #Hypertension #Management ... PrimaryCare #Comparison #Table
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... starts by measuring ... gastrointestinal K loss • Renal ... • Renal tubular ... #causes #nephrology
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... - Management Seizure ... kg IV → Benzo Dose ... #treatment #algorithm ... peds #pediatrics #neurology
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
Hyperkalemia Treatment ... Albuterol (4-8x dose ... (if preserved renal ... #management #potassium ... #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
15 suggests ↓ renal ... Elimination (see Table ... Optimize volume status ... Transient, repeat dose ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... per day until stable ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Emergency Therapy of Hyperkalemia
Therapy - Dose and Route - Onset of Action - Duration of Effect
Emergency Therapy of Hyperkalemia ... Therapy - Dose ... Hemodialysis #Hyperkalemia ... #management #pharmacology ... #table #treatment