Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... hyperkalemia #kaliuresis #management ... #criticalcare # ... treatment #diuretics ... #diuresis #nephrology
General approach to AKI - Checklist

Urine electrolytes & FENa - Previously, it was believed that urine
approach to AKI - Checklist ... performance for diagnosing ... PulmCrit #AKI #Checklist ... AcuteKidneyInjury #Nephrology ... #CriticalCare
Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm and Management
Hemorrhagic:
 β€’ Intracerebral: HTN, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Trauma, Bleeding Diathesis,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm and Management ... Atherosclerosis β€’ Embolic: Cardiac ... #Algorithm #management ... #neurology #treatment
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 β€’ IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 β€’ IV Fluids
Shift
Hyperkalemia Treatment ... Options Stabilize cardiac ... #Hyperkalemia #management ... #potassium #nephrology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Pneumothorax, Cardiac ... #criticalcare # ... algorithm #treatment ... #management
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Wernicke Encephalopathy - Acute B1 (Thiamine) Deficiency - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis - Caine Criteria (2 of
and Management ... Diagnosis - Caine ... Anorexia nervosa Treatment ... Encephalopathy β€’ A prompt treatment ... #Management #neurology
Temporary / External Pacing
 β€’ Transvenous & epicardial pacing are temporary methods of supporting brady- &
or definitive treatment ... β€’ External cardiac ... and more durable treatments ... External #Pacing #cardiology ... #diagnosis #management
Myocarditis 

5 Principles of
Myocarditis:
1. Build clinical suspicion
2. Decide on EMBx
3. Manage acute cardiac injury
4. Manage chronic
Manage acute cardiac ... Manage chronic cardiac ... Low voltage Treatment ... #Myocarditis #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 β€’ Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Cardiac surgery? ... #criticalcare # ... treatment #workup