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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... PEDS Benzo Dose 1 ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... algorithm #peds #pediatrics ... #neurology
Comparison of Causes of Salt-Wasting in Infancy
 - PHA 1
 - PHA 3
 - 21-OH CAH
Comparison of Causes ... Infancy - PHA 1 ... - PHA 3 - 21-OH ... differential #diagnosis #pediatrics ... #nephrology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
of hypokalemia starts ... gastrointestinal K loss • Renal ... hypokalemia • Renal ... acidosis (type 1 ... #nephrology #potassium
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
Fluids Shift potassium ... (if preserved renal ... lactulose (peaks 1- ... #Hyperkalemia #management ... #potassium #nephrology
Diabetic Ketoacidosis 
Management Priorities
1. Fluids 
2. Insulin 
3. Potassium 
4. Acidosis 
5. Re-establish oral fluids,
Priorities 1. ... Insulin 3. ... Potassium 4. ... an underlying cause ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT) - Management Algorithm
Prognostic score for CVT:
Variables: Malignancy 2, Coma 2, Deep venous
Thrombosis (CVT) - Management ... thrombosis 2, Mental status ... 3: Low risk of poor ... outcome. ≥3: High ... #Algorithm #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
- Hyperosmolar states ... Increased K Intake: 1. ... K supplement 3. ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #nephrology
Management of Pediatric Kidney Stones
Acute Managment:
 • Pain relief: NSAIDs, opioids
 • Facilitating passage of stone:
Management of Pediatric ... Kidney Stones Acute Managment ... Monitoring for extra-renal ... Kidney #Stones #Management ... #Pediatrics #nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
 •
Diagnosis and Management ... Drugs (Statins), ... obstruction 3. ... Monitor potassium ... #Summary #causes
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm
Acidosis
 - RTA
 - Diarrhea
pH Normal 
 1. Decreased Mg 
 2. Intracellular Shift
discontinued) 3. ... secreting tumor 3. ... Renal artery stenosis ... Algorithm #Diagnosis #Causes ... #Workup #Nephrology