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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... - Management Seizure ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... algorithm #peds #pediatrics ... #neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
Encephalopathy Syndrome ... Altered mental status ... agitation) • Seizures ... inhibitors • Renal ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Causes of Hypokalemia ... of hypokalemia starts ... gastrointestinal K loss • Renal ... hypokalemia • Renal ... #nephrology #potassium
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Immunosuppressive agents, Renal ... Risk factors 3. ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Status Epilepticus 
Continuous seizure activity > 5-10 min OR >= 2 seizures without full recovery
First line
Status Epilepticus ... Continuous seizure ... • Propofol (3- ... #Epilepticus #Management ... #Neurology #Epilepsy
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
• Hematuria: 3 ... disease - Alport syndrome ... pain hematuria syndrome ... • Nutcracker syndrome ... #urology #nephrology
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
administration Step 3. ... Assess volume status ... • nephrotic syndrome ... • renal failure ... Workup #Algorithm #Nephrology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Assess volume status ... demyelination syndrome ... of symptomatic (seizures ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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Diagnosis and Management ... exertion/training, Seizures ... Drugs (Statins), ... obstruction 3. ... #Summary #causes