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REBEL Review 4 & 5: Paralytic & Vasopressor Dosing 

Paralytic Agents:
 - Succinylcholine (Depolarizing Agent)
Review 4 & 5: Paralytic ... & Vasopressor Dosing ... Paralytic Agents ... resuscitation #table ... #pharmacology #dosing
ACEI Antihypertensive Dose Comparison. Consider divided (BID) regimen for better pre-dose (trough) BP control for the
Monitor BP, potassium ... ACEInhibitor #ACEIs #Dosing ... PrimaryCare #Comparison #Table
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
Saturated Solution of Potassium ... hyperthyroidism #table ... comparison #Dosages #dosing
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
Hypokalemic periodic paralysis ... Diagnosis #Low #Potassium ... #Table #Classification ... #Causes
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... and sodium • Dosing ... and calcium • Dosing ... of aspiration #Potassium ... #pharmacology #table
Paradoxical Respirations in Diaphragmatic Paralysis

Note the paradoxical movement of the abdomen during inspiration. The accessory inspiratory
Diaphragmatic Paralysis ... of the abdomen during ... This change causes ... Diaphragmatic #Paralysis
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
arrhythmias and paralysis ... treated with IV potassium ... wasting from other causes ... suggests extra-renal causes ... #differential #potassium
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Clenching of fist during ... • Recent IV potassium ... Hyperkalemia Periodic paralysis ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #potassium #high
Classification, Differential Diagnosis, and Features of Hyponatremia According to Volume Status 

Hypervolemic hypernatremia 
 - CHF
deficit - Salt-losing ... Differential #Diagnosis #Table ... #Causes
Paradoxical Breathing on Physical Exam

Paradoxical breathing is often a sign of breathing problems. It causes the
It causes the chest ... to contract during ... and to expand during ... and diaphragm paralysis