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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
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis - Illness Script
 • Epidemiology: Asian men age 20-30 with hyperthyroidism of any
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis ... fT4 or high T3 ... • Treatment: Potassium ... hyperthyroidism, Potassium ... Thyrotoxic #Periodic #Paralysis
Statins intensity, drug interactions, timing of administration and missed doses.

An overview of high, moderate and low
An overview of high ... intensity statin dosing ... overview #review #dosing ... comparison #drugs #table
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Clenching of fist during ... phlebotomy High ... • Recent IV potassium ... Hyperkalemia Periodic paralysis ... #high #nephrology
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... and sodium • Dosing ... patients sensitive to high ... of aspiration #Potassium ... #pharmacology #table
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ... Hypokalemic periodic paralysis ... mmol creatinine) High ... Low-normal EABV, High ... hypokalemia #urine #potassium
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
Hypokalemic periodic paralysis ... Diagnosis #Low #Potassium ... #Table #Classification
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
arrhythmias and paralysis ... treated with IV potassium ... urinary losses: • High ... #differential #potassium