REBOOT #137 Hyperkalemia Master Class with Joel Topf MD

<p><strong>A Curbsiders classic with a fresh intro by Hannah Abrams</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/hannahrabrams?lang=en"><strong>@hannahRabrams</strong></a> <strong>(soon to be MD)!</strong> <span>Master the management of hyperkalemia with tools, tips and tactics from</span> <a href="https://twitter.com/kidney_boy?lang=en"><span>@kidney_boy</span></a><span>, Joel Topf MD, Chief of Nephrology @KashlakHospital. We cover: common causes of hyperkalemia; the U-shaped curve of potassium levels and mortality; albuterol nebs; how to safely use insulin; potassium binding resins and colonic necrosis; Does it make sense to give loop diuretics and fluids?; Should we be using fludrocortisone?; Plus, answers to all your questions about a high potassium diet and oral potassium supplements! Join us for Dr Topf’s masterful insights on hyperkalemia and potassium homeostasis. Get deeper into potassium physiology with a FREE</span> <a href="http://pbfluids.com/2017/09/the-fluid-electrolyte-and-acid-base-companion/"> <span>pdf copy of Joel’s book The Fluid Electrolyte and Acid Base Companion here</span></a><span>.</span></p> <p><a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-list"><span>Show Notes</span></a> <span>|</span> <a href="http://thecurbsiders.libsyn.com/feed"><span>Subscribe</span></a> <span>|</span> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJfnf67"><span>Spotify</span></a> <span>|</span> <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/kashlakmemorial"><span>Schwag!</span></a> <span>|</span> <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/top-picks"><span>Top Picks</span></a> <span>|</span> <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/knowledgefood"><span>Mailing List</span></a> <span>|</span> <a href="mailto:thecurbsiders@gmail.com"><span>thecurbsiders@gmail.com</span></a></p> <h3><strong>Sponsor</strong></h3> <p><a href="https://annualmeeting.acponline.org/"><span>ACP's Internal Medicine Meeting 2020 April 23-25th</span></a> <span>in Los Angeles, CA at the LA Convention Center. Early bird rates are available through January 31, 2020.