Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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diagnosis management potassium differential hypokalemia low nephrology hypercalcemia emergencies endocrinology hemeonc oncologic oncology polymorphic tdp torsadesdepointes ventriculartachycardia vtach
Treatment algorithm for malignancy-associated hypercalcemia. Hypercalcemia - Renal Failure → Dialysis with low Ca++ bath Aggressive IV hydration
Treatment algorithm ... for malignancy-associated ... Calcitonin Refractory Cases ... #associated #hypercalcemia ... #Treatment #algorithm
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Hypertensive: • High Al, Low R - Primary aldosteronism • High Al, High
Hypokalemia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperaldosteronism: malignant ... Gitelman's syndrome #Hypokalemia ... #nephrology #causes
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Extra-renal Losses: • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Syndrome • HTN, High ... Aldosterone: Malignant ... #causes #potassium
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... wasting from other causes ... urinary losses: • High ... ↑ Aldosterone: Malignant ... #diagnosis #Algorithm
Treatment algorithm for malignancy-associated hypercalcemia • Aggressive IV hydration • IV Bisphosphonate +/- Calcitonin • Renal
Treatment algorithm ... for malignancy-associated ... hypercalcemia ... #treatment #management ... #algorithm #malignancy
Hyperkalemia Management Algorithm • Treat the cause & optimize hemodynamics and ventilation • Reconsider treatment leadingto
Algorithm • Treat ... the cause & optimize ... • Reconsider treatment ... #treatment #potassium ... #high
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm Drugs that prolong QT interval: • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... , sotalol) • Propofol ... Hypomagnesemia • Hypokalemia ... Hypocalcemia (rarely) Treatment ... 1b (lidocaine)- case
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies Neutropenic fever: - Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
Treat underlying cause ... plasmapheresis Hypercalcemia ... of malignancy: ... → no immediate treatment ... after CRS) - Treatment
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