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Americal Epilepsy Society - Proposed treatment algorithm for status epilepticus.

#Management #Neurology #Status #Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures #AES
for status epilepticus ... #Management #Neurology ... #Status #Epilepticus ... Refractory #Seizures #AES ... #Algorithm
Management of status epilepticus

Big thanks to Dr. Grossman, one of MetroHealth's neurocritical care attendings for his
Management of status ... of status epilepticus ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... #Seizure #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #Neurology
Potassium Binders for Management of Hyperkalemia
 • SPS - Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
 • Patiromer (veltassa)
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Potassium Binders ... for Management ... #Binders #Management ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #nephrology
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... diagnosis such as ... - Postictal state ... Diagnosis #Seizure #management ... #Neurology
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypotension • AMS ... altered mental status ... Cl⁻ with other components ... Pathophysiology #Nephrology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... physical exam - Key components ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... kg/hr infusion as ... StatusEpilepticus #Management ... #Algorithm #Neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Antiepileptic Drug (AED ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... Monitor potassium ... per day until stable ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Elimination (see Table ... Optimize volume status ... - IVF as ... #Treatment #potassium ... #nephrology #K