๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Episode 33: Spot Check: Urinary Sodium and Diuretic Response

20/04/2025 3 min Temporada 1 Episodio 33
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Episode 33: Spot Check: Urinary Sodium and Diuretic Response

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Send us a text๐Ÿง  Clinical Tool:Spot urine sodium 2 hours after IV loop diuretic.If <50โ€“70 mmol/L โ†’ inadequate response.Consider doubling dose or switching loop agents.๐Ÿ’ก Tips:Also assess urine output in first 6 hours (<100โ€“150 mL/hr = poor response).Less helpful after 24 hrs or in chronic diuretic users.๐Ÿงฉ Clinical Takeaway:Fast, practical guide to assess diuretic effectiveness in acute decompensated HF.

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