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Medical Category: Endocrine, Metabolic, Fluid, and Electrolytes

The SPLIT Trial: Saline vs Plasma-Lyte Fluid Therapy

There has been a lot of debate over the recent years about the safety of crystalloid fluid therapy in acutely ill patients. Several observational studies have shown an increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI)  with the use of normal …

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Endocrine, Metabolic, Fluid, and Electrolytes

REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm

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REBEL Reviews

REBEL Review 70: Fluid Composition

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REBEL Reviews

REBEL Review 69: Hyponatremia Correction

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REBEL Reviews

Is Kayexalate Useful in the Treatment of Hyperkalemia in the Emergency Department?

Background: Hyperkalemia is the most common electrolyte disorder seen in the Emergency Department and treatment of hyperkalemia is core knowledge of EM training for interns and focuses on: 1) Stabilization of cardiac myocytes with calcium salts 2) Temporary shifting of potassium …

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Endocrine, Metabolic, Fluid, and Electrolytes

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