Episode 906: Case Study of Hypernatremia

Contributor: Meghan Hurley, MD Educational Pearls: What is hyperkalemia? Hyperkalemia is when the measured blood level of potassium reaches above 5.2 - 5.5 mEq/L (normal 3.5 - 5.2 mEq/L). What are common causes of hyperkalemia? Chronic or acute kidney disease. Medications that im ...  Show more

Contributor; Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls: A 2026 survey asked Canadian emergency medicine (EM) physicians about their eating and drinking habits while on shift. Among 527 respondents, 35% reported that they never or hardly ever ate during shifts, and 37% said the same abo ...  Show more

We discuss the approach to diagnosing and managing hypernatremia in the emergency department. Hosts: Abigail Olinde, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Hypernatremia.mp3 Download One Comment Tags: Electorlye Show Notes Episode Overvi ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailThis week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Hypernatremia.We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Hypernatremia!Introduction to HypernatremiaCauses / PathophysiologyClinical FeaturesPhysical Exam FindingsDiagnosisTreatmentTo follow alon ...  Show more

HOST: Andy Herber, P.A.-C.

GUEST: Mira T. Keddis, M.D.

Join our host, Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C., as he explores Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia; common findings in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Sodium disorders are associated with an increased morbidit ...

What’s your comfort level with managing hyponatremia and how does it change in unfamiliar environment? How can you vary your practice to build up adaptive exerptise? Show notes, Transcript & References: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2022/01/26/hoofbeats-consult-case/ Get CME-MOC ...  Show more