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#paracetamol #paracetamoloverdose #NAC
#paracetamol #paracetamoloverdose
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Increased Intake
 • Reduced Excretion (IV potassium with
Reduced Excretion (IV ... #Hyperkalemia #Nephrology
IV Fluid Composition and Effects on Plasma
0.9% Saline
Ringer's Lactate
Balanced Crystalloid

#IVFluid #Composition #Plasma #comparison #Effects #nephrology #pharmacology
IV Fluid Composition ... comparison #Effects #nephrology
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Acute migraine • IV ... • Ketorolac IV ... magnesium 1-2g IV ... 20 mg/min -> Neurology ... #prophylaxis #neurology
Hydronephrosis Grading
Grade I - Pelviectasis 
Grade II - Caliectasis (Major Calyces)
Grade III - Caliectasis (Minor Calyces)
Grade
Calyces) Grade IV ... Grading #grades #nephrology
5-Oxoprolinuria
What is it:
 • Aka pyroglutamic acidosis, Intermediate in γ-glutamyl cycle
 • Amino acid transport and
Link to chronic paracetamol ... • Continuous paracetamol ... Diagnosis: • HAGMA; Paracetamol ... HDU • Withdraw paracetamol
Status Epilepticus 
Continuous seizure activity > 5-10 min OR >= 2 seizures without full recovery
First line
Lorazepam 2-4 mg IV ... Diazepam 5-10 mg IV ... Midazolam 2-4 mg IV ... 10 mg IM if no IV ... Epilepticus #Management #Neurology
Management of Lupus Nephritis
Lupus nephritis (LN) in 10 to 40% of SLE
Hallmark = proteinuria 20.5 g/g
lesions • Class IV ... or global (IV-G ... ) LN IV (A) ... active lesions IV ... #rheumatology #nephrology
Intravenous versus oral paracetamol for acute pain in adults in the emergency department setting: a prospective,
Intravenous versus oral paracetamol ... Intravenous versus oral paracetamol ... One-Liner: IV paracetamol ... superiority to oral paracetamol ... VisualAbstract #EBM #Pain #IV
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
membrane: • IV ... concentration: • IV ... management #potassium #nephrology