Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Workup of Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High or Normal PTH:
 β€’ Hyperparathyroidism: Parathyroid adenoma, Parathyroid hyperplasia,
Workup of Hypercalcemia ... Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia ... PTHrP: Malignancy ... calcitriol induced hypercalcemia ... @aishaikh #Hypercalcemia
Treatment algorithm for malignancy-associated hypercalcemia.
Hypercalcemia
 - Renal Failure β†’ Dialysis with low Ca++ bath
Aggressive IV hydration
Treatment algorithm ... hypercalcemia. ... Hypercalcemia - ... #associated #hypercalcemia ... #Treatment #algorithm
Treatment algorithm for malignancy-associated hypercalcemia
 β€’ Aggressive IV hydration
 β€’ IV Bisphosphonate +/- Calcitonin
 β€’ Renal
Treatment algorithm ... hypercalcemia ... : Dalysis with low ... Denosumab #hypercalcemia ... #algorithm #malignancy
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation ... Algorithm Before ... evaluating hypokalemia ... ↑ Aldosterone: Malignant ... consumption β€’ Low
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... of generalized status ... The duration of status ... cause aspiration, hyperkalemia ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 β€’ Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... , sotalol) β€’ Propofol ... Hypomagnesemia β€’ Hypokalemia ... β€’ Hypocalcemia ... (rarely) Treatment
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
Malignant Hyperthermia ... ❹ Call for MH treatment ... possible fresh gas flow ... with dantrolene Hyperkalaemia ... anaesthesia #Malignant
Hyperkalemia Management
Pseudohyperkalemia: 1. Hemolyzed sample 2. Blood drawn from a site/line where potassium or TPN is
Hyperkalemia Management ... Heart: β€’ Order a STAT ... or dialysis β€’ SLOW ... @AnnKumfer #Hyperkalemia ... #Management #treatment
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 β†’ start cefepime Β± vancomycin (if
acid, high LDH, low ... high d-dimer, low ... plasmapheresis Hypercalcemia ... of malignancy: ... β†’ no immediate treatment
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34ΒΊ
INITIAL THERAPY
 β€’ Remove wet garments
 β€’ Avoid rough
Hypothermia - Protocol ... INVESTIGATIONS β€’ Stat ... fluid warmer β€’ Slow ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm