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Management of status epilepticus

Big thanks to Dr. Grossman, one of MetroHealth's neurocritical care attendings for his
- MH/CCF/CWRU ... EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Management #Seizure #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #Neurology
Hyponatremia Correction
1. Indications for Hypertonic Saline: seizure, coma, focal findings
   - typically occurs with
desmopressin MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... rate #management #nephrology
Hyperviscosity Syndrome - Causes and Treatment

 - Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (most common) / Plasmapheresis 
 - Multiple
Phlebotomy - MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM
Electrical Alternans on POCUS Echocardiogram
You dissect the EKG and note low voltage tachycardia with a hint
- MH/CCF/CWRU ... EM Res @MetroHealth_EM
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • HPI: sudden onset, "tearing" chest pain, radiation to
anticoagulation - MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM
Hyponatremia - Differential Algorithm
Isotonic Hyponatremia: Hyperlipidemia, Hyperproteinemia, Recent TURP
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • Hypovolemia: Diuretics/Nephropathies, Vomiting, Diarrhea,
- Differential Algorithm ... Alcohol MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Differential #Algorithm ... diagnosis #causes #nephrology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
1 week MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... anemia) • G-CSF ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology #low
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
1 week MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
1 week MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM