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Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Before evaluating ... The next step in ... wasting from other causes ... suggests extra-renal causes ... #nephrology #low
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
In short, best outcomes ... epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
a physiologic approach ... Assess volume status ... the underlying cause ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive Status ... for reversible cause ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology
Efforts to standardize the approach to trauma have led to an algorithmic, thoughtless approach to trauma
algorithmic, thoughtless ... approach to trauma ... witnessed many cases ... #Management #Trauma ... #BigTrauma #BeforeCT
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Summary Causes ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... Monitor potassium ... #causes #treatment ... #nephrology
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 ... #Convulsive #management ... #neurology #seizures
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
Urinary Chloride Algorithm ... Normal acid-base status ... causes of anion ... of sodium and potassium ... #nephrology #differential
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
evidence-based framework to approach ... HSV PCR would cause ... and immunologic status ... -An algorithm incorporating ... is proposed: #Management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
only if no clear cause ... Optimize volume status ... Give D50 before ... #Treatment #potassium ... #nephrology #K