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Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT) - Management Algorithm
Prognostic score for CVT:
Variables: Malignancy 2, Coma 2, Deep venous
Algorithm Prognostic ... thrombosis 2, Mental status ... haemorrhage 1 <3: ... High risk of poor ... #Algorithm #neurology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... Lactate < 2.0 3) ... #criticalcare #algorithm ... #treatment #management
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... , 02, suction 3. ... Refractory medications ... Ketamine: 0.5-3 ... #Management #Neurology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... - Allergies to medications ... ASA class If high ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... - Hyperosmolar states ... Medications 2. ... K supplement 3. ... #nephrology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... 02, suction 3. ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY MEDICATION ... Ketamine: 0.5-3 ... #neurology #seizures
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... • Give high flow ... Alternative medications ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Risk factors 3. ... Reversible course Differential ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... - Hyperosmolar states ... Medications 2. ... K supplement 3. ... #nephrology
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
when impregnated 3. ... Disadvantages: Avoid on high ... exudate & harmful components ... Dressings #Materials #management ... #wound #comparison