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Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... hyperkalemia #kaliuresis #management ... #criticalcare # ... treatment #diuretics ... #diuresis #nephrology
Wing-Beating Tremor of Wilson's Disease

Characterized by low frequency, high amplitude, near arm tremor caused by continuous
near arm tremor caused ... clinical #video #neurology ... #copper #physicalexam
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Wing-Beating Tremor of Wilson's Disease

Characterized by low frequency, high amplitude, near arm tremor caused by continuous
near arm tremor caused ... clinical #video #neurology ... #copper #physicalexam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Erb's Palsy is caused ... "claw hand" ± Horner ... Dislocation - May cause ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Horner's Syndrome on Physical Exam

A 75yoF was referred in for facial swelling and eyelid changes 1
experience, the cause ... or induced by treatment ... anterior_seg_rocks #Horners ... ophthalmology #physicalexam ... #neurology #Anisocoria
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
IV access • Order ... Orders placed, treatments ... Response #Team #RRT #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Diagnosis and Management ... has potential to cause ... • Airway Management ... #treatment #workup ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Management of SIADH
Treat underlying cause:
 • Causes can include pain, primary lung pathology, post-operative phenomenon, medications,
Management of SIADH ... : • Causes can ... SatyaPatelMD #SIADH #Management ... #hyponatremia #nephrology ... #treatment
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
20 mg/min -> Neurology ... Miguel Cortel-LeBlanc ... #Migraine #management ... #algorithm #treatment ... #prophylaxis #neurology