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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
An Algorithm for ... active seizures is algorithmic ... ensuring adequate perfusion ... Pharmacologic treatment ... The focus is on
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... Goal Hgb 7-9 g/dL ... TIPS • Pre-TIPS evaluation ... Esophageal #Variceal #Bleeding ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... 50mcg bolus -> infusion ... Target Hgb>7gm/dL ... - Refractory Bleeding ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
and no apparent focus ... , pericardial effusion ... Severe bleeding: ... based on evaluation ... nervous system [CNS] bleeding
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
are excellent at evaluating ... & Dry) is the treatment ... causing hypovolemia needing ... & Dry” is the treatment ... #differential #algorithm
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
Evaluation of suspected ... Albumin ≤3.0 g/dL ... purposes of this algorithm ... regurgitation, pericardial effusion ... echo is positive, treatment
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Preventative Therapy Algorithm ... migraine • IV NS IL ... bolus then infusion ... Migraine #management #algorithm ... #treatment #prevention
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
Simultaneous clotting and bleeding ... → no immediate treatment ... hours-to-days post-infusion ... , SOB, pleural effusions ... - Treatment: continue
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
preserved despite ↓ perfusion ... creatinine ≥0.3 mg/dL ... progression: SCr >2.5 mg/dL ... Treatment Overview ... liver transplant evaluation
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
this post will focus ... our vital organs leading ... blood flow and perfusion ... management #diagnosis #treatment