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Diagnostic approach to the admitted patient with possible COVID-19

Initial evaluation
- Chest X-ray
- Lung ultrasound (thorough "lawn-mower"
Diagnostic approach ... with possible COVID ... look for focal a-lines ... Nasopharyngeal PCR ... indicated (e.g. echocardiogram
Central line confirmation using 3cc bolus of saline (not agitated). Note also small PCE and ascites

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Central line confirmation ... using 3cc bolus ... Note also small PCE ... #POCUS #Echocardiogram ... #S4C #Clinical
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Antibiotics (Bactrim, PCN ... tourniquet / IVF line ... test (only if no clear ... CaCl- (central line ... ) - 1st line