Melanie Baimel

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Melanie Baimel, an expert in electrolyte disorders, Dr. Bourke Tillman, a critical care physician, and Dr. Leeor Sommer, an emergency physician, tackle the complexities of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). They emphasize the importance of identifying DKA triggers, the misconceptions around normal pH readings, and the critical role of diligent monitoring. The conversation also covers protocols to improve outcomes, challenges of intubating DKA patients, and the necessity of fluid resuscitation, providing invaluable insights for emergency medicine professionals.

Dr. Melanie Baimel and Dr. Ed Etchells discuss the emergency management of hyponatremia, including assessing and treating neurologic emergencies, defending intravascular volume, preventing exacerbation, and ascertaining the cause. They answer questions about giving DDAVP, determining the cause, correcting hyponatremia, fluid resuscitation, managing marathon runners, and minimizing the risk of Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome (ODS) and cerebral edema.