Electrolytes
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Good To Know
The Heparin – Potassium Connection
Yet another possible cause to think about when you see an abnomal potassium value
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Basics
Thiamine is nothing without Magnesium !
Thiamine-Magnesium dependence does not seem to be well known in clinical circles
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Basics
Magnesium level recheck: Don’t be fooled !
A Mag level recheck done too soon after IV bolus can give you a false sense of success
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Clinicals
Which is the best absorbed Oral Magnesium supplement ?
There are two types of Mg supplements - organic & inorganic
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Basics
Why is KCL better than bananas & oranges for Hypokalemia?
"Why waste money on meds ? why don't we give our patient bananas or something ?"
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Basics
Easy trick to dose KCL for Hypokalemia
Instead of scratching heads about the technicals of potassium body distribution and complex formulas...
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