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Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Sickle Cell Crises
Clinical Manifestations and Management

#Diagnosis #Management #Hematology #SickleCell
Algorithm for the ... of Sickle Cell Crises ... #Hematology #SickleCell ... Manifestations #Workup #Algorithm ... #Ddxof
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
epilepticus which may cause ... permanent brain damage ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology ... #Seizures #Algorithm
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... with end-organ damage ... Hypertensive urgency • Refractory ... HTN #Secondary #Nephrology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia is usually caused ... a physiologic approach ... options for severe/refractory ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
A quick infographic on the importance of sun protection and the various results of sun damage
#sun #damage #UV ... #wavelengths #causes ... #diagnosis #dermatology ... oxidizing agents, and UV ... series/integrative-approach-to-skin-cancer-and-sun-protection
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for reversible cause ... IV (3000 mg) Refractory ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for reversible cause ... ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY ... #neurology #seizures
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Treatment
Primary HLH:
 - HLH-94 Protocol
    • Dexamethasone
Secondary HLH: • Approach ... steroids • In mild cases ... transplantation for refractory ... HLH #Treatment #management ... #hematology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
- Causes progressive ... Escorial criteria uses ... Multidisciplinary approach ... release-reduces damage ... #diagnosis #management
Erythema Nodosum Overview

Definition: 
 • EN is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender, red nodules, typically
Diagnostic Approach ... vasculitis Management ... Treat infections, manage ... colchicine in refractory ... Nodosum #Diagnosis #Management