Furosemide/Lasix. - for Edema, HTN, CHF; - loop diuretic that inhibits Na ototoxicity; - Alternative IV Dose: mg (2-5min) increase this dose by
Furosemide (lasix ). Class: Loop Diuretic. Dosing (adults) Edema/CHF Spironolactone (aldactone ). Class: Potassium sparing.
Lasix/HCTZ/Spironolactone. Hold doses day of prep and day of surgery UNLESS prescribed for CHF- these patients should take their am dose. ACE/ARB. Lisinopril
Current trends for management of pulmonary edema due to CHF include reduced Lasix doses and using Spironolactone to give additional diuretic effect.
CHF/ACS/Cardiogenic shock Pulmonary embolism Give double home dose, or up to 2.5x dose. If lasix 40mg po QD, then lasix mg IV.
Current trends for management of pulmonary edema due to CHF include reduced Lasix doses and using Spironolactone to give additional diuretic effect.
H/O CHF = CHF has resolved. Compensated CHF, stable on Lasix. H/O Angina kidney disease. ICD-10 Code. ICD-10 Description. Tips. I50.1. Left ventricular
Is torsemide or Lasix more effective? A recent meta-analysis compared torsemide and Lasix in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF).
CHF/ACS/Cardiogenic shock Pulmonary embolism Give double home dose, or up to 2.5x dose. If lasix 40mg po QD, then lasix mg IV.
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BTW. Standalone CHF taking down an otherwise healty person like that??? No afib, no obesity, no alcoholism, no bundle blockage or left side failure??