Explore metabolic acidosis in critically ill patients with a focus on acid/base derangements, working up, and treating in the ICU. Learn about the similarities between Spanx and sodium bicarb, and gain insights on diagnosing and managing metabolic acidosis, including bicarbonate measurements, urine potassium significance, and renal replacement therapy modalities.

Dr. Jeff Kott, a Nephrologist and Critical Care Fellow, discusses hyponatremia correction rates in collaboration with NephMadness. They explore the dangers of rapid sodium level correction, guidelines for correcting hyponatremia in different patient populations, recent studies challenging traditional recommendations, and the debate around correction rates for hyponatremia.

Dr. Jeff Kott, a nephrology specialist, discusses phosphate binders in acute kidney injury and the usefulness of urine anion gap in non-gap metabolic acidosis. The podcast explores NephMadness 2024 and the impact of TWDFNR practices on patient care. It delves into the debate on nephrology selections, patient-centered AKI treatment options, and emphasizes informed decision-making in nephrology.