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Mark Klimek Lab Values

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A=
Abnormal- Do nothing
B=
Be Concerned- Assess/Monitor
C=
Critical- Do something!
D=
Deadly Dangerous Do something NOW.
You cannot take care of this.
You need HELP.
INR Theapeutic
2-3
INR >4
C= Critical.
When INR is critical (Greater than 4)
Hold Coumadin
Assess For Bleeding
Prepare Vitamin K
Call Doctor
Creatinine Therapeutic? (Best Indicator of Kidney Function)
0.6-1.2 (Same as Lithium)
Elevated Creatinine
Greater than 1.2 = A (Abnormal)
Do nothing.
Potassium Therapeutic
3.5-5.3
Low Potassium (Less than 3.5) =
C (Critical)
What should you do if your K is low? (Less than 3.5)
Assess Heart
Prepare to Give K
Call Doctor
Elevated Potassium?
If it's 5.4-5.9 = Critical

High but Still in the 5's.
What to do if K is in Critical Range? (5.4-5.9)
Hold K
Assess Heart
Prepare Kayexalate + D5W+Regular Insulin
Potassium Over 6?
D= DEADLY DANGEROUS. DO SOMETHING NOW.
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