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KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
KDIGO Treatment ... algorithm for management ... monitor 12-lead ECG ... potassium #high #nephrology ... #KDIGO
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... Pulse oximetry • Electrocardiogram ... StatusEpilepticus #Management ... #Algorithm #Neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... infusion of 2 mcg ... maximum of 24 mcg ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... additional symptoms (eg ... - Postictal state ... Diagnosis #Seizure #management ... #Neurology
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... Use gentle soap e.g ... after bathing, e.g ... Uremic #Uremia #Management ... #Nephrology #CKD
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... over 5 min (need EKG ... #Status #Epilepticus ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
serologic, and EMG ... characteristic EMG ... myasthenia usually • Starts ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
, brisk 4 mph walk ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... medical and surgical management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... level (mean 58 mg ... • EEG: With persistent ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Diagnosis and Management ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... Optimize volume status ... Terbutaline 7 µg/kg ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology