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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
of generalized status ... epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Wernicke Encephalopathy - Acute B1 (Thiamine) Deficiency - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis - Caine Criteria (2 of
Diagnosis and Management ... Changes in mental status ... dysfunctions ( e.g ... Cerebellar dysfunction (e.g ... #neurology #nutrition
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
for Convulsive Status ... for reversible cause ... medications in status ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... w/ early shock state ... Altered Mental Status ... telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... #Summary #criticalcare
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
objective assessment“ (e.g ... there is no clear cause ... Management ● Early ... the underlying cause ... #CriticalCare
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Diagnosis and Management ... respiratory tract (e.g ... has potential to cause ... • Airway Management ... workup #pulmonary #criticalcare
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
• Confirm code status ... EKG. ... Response #Team #RRT #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
mild to severe, Colour ... involvement: Intractable nausea ... brainstem syndromes (e.g ... AQP4-lgG disease; e.g ... Manifestations #diagnosis #neurology
Primary Dermatological Lesions
Primary lesions are physical changes in the skin considered to be caused directly by
e.g. freckle. ... nipple-like mass e.g ... , the plateau. e.g ... with clear fluid. e.g ... supply by fluid, e.g
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
for Three Common Causes ... when possible (eg ... dysrhythmias (eg ... reverse the insult (eg ... #CriticalCare