20 results
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
kaliuresis #management #criticalcare ... diuretics #diuresis #nephrology ... #algorithm
Nephritic vs Nephrotic Syndrome

Step 1: If the patient has hematuria and/or proteinuria, think about nephrotic/nephritic syndromes.
Step
Step 2: Does the ... Syndrome #Comparison #Algorithm ... #Nephrology #Diagnosis
Management of status epilepticus

Big thanks to Dr. Grossman, one of MetroHealth's neurocritical care attendings for his
Management #Seizure #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare # ... Neurology
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
them PEDS Benzo Dose ... kg IV → Benzo Dose ... management #treatment #algorithm ... peds #pediatrics #neurology
Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
Priority-based management algorithm ... infusion / Push-dose ... #PEA #arrest #algorithm ... activity #management #criticalcare
ELAIN trial - Visual Abstract
Does Early Initiation of Renal Replacement Therapy have a better impact on
Visual Abstract Does ... VisualAbstract #Nephrology ... #EBM #RRT #CriticalCare
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Emergency Department Does ... Postictal state #Algorithm ... Seizure #management #Neurology
Treatment Algorithm for Active Proliferative Lupus Nephritis (Class III/IV or Mixed Class III/IV + V)
Induction Therapy
Treatment Algorithm ... plus mod-high dose ... g/d in divided doses ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... Nephritis #management #nephrology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
more than two doses ... Sodium Loading dose ... Kg (max: 500 mg/dose ... seizure #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
#Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm