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True Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm

Instead (or in addition) of volume status examination, check urine sodium and serum
Differential Algorithm ... addition) of volume status ... - Urine sodium ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology
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
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... continues, the more refractory ... #Management #Neurology ... #Epilepticus #Refractory ... #Seizures #Algorithm
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Hypernatremia Diagnosis ... Repeat the sodium ... Assess volume status ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm ... #Nephrology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Assess volume status ... of symptomatic (seizures ... options for severe/refractory ... Treatment #management #nephrology ... #sodium
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Hypernatremia - ... Diagnosis Workup Algorithm ... mechanism 2) Volume Status ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm ... #nephrology #sodium
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
Altered mental status ... Either lethargy, confusion ... agitation) • Seizures ... constant, global, and refractory ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #Neurology
Hyponatremia Diagnostic Algorithm
1) Check serum osmolality
2) Check urine osmolality
3) ADH Dependent - Check volume status, urine
Algorithm 1) Check ... - Check volume status ... , urine sodium, ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Altered mental status ... , analgesics refractory ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... is available or seizure ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY ... Convulsive #management #neurology ... #seizures #ACEP