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Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Repeat the sodium ... Step 2. ... Assess volume status ... vomiting - burns ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Pediatrics Sepsis Screening
SIGNS OF INFECTION?
 • Fever (>38C)
 • Hypothermia (<36C)
 • Cough/chest pain/respiratory distress
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neuromuscular disease ... capillary refill >2 ... extremities) • Mental status ... changes (confusion ... #Pediatrics #peds
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
and toxicology screening ... IV Thiopental Sodium ... seizure #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm