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Algorithm for the Treatment of Severe Hypoglycemia

Step #1:  IV dextrose bolus

Step #2:  food (if
Step #1: IV dextrose ... bolus Step #2: ... possible) Step #3: dextrose ... steroid Step #4b
Pediatric Dextrose Administration in Hypoglycemia 

#Dextrose #Hypoglycemia #Peds #Pediatrics #Formula #Pharmacology
Pediatric Dextrose ... Hypoglycemia #Dextrose
Myocardial Infarction - Definition and Types

Type 1 - Spontaneous Myocardial Infarction
 - Atherosclerotic plaque rupture or
arteries Type 2 ... Related to PCI - 4b
Hyponatremia Correction
1. Indications for Hypertonic Saline: seizure, coma, focal findings
   - typically occurs with
increasing Na ~5mEq 2. ... - Tx with 5% Dextrose
Myocardial infarction:
Classified into 5 types based on etiology and circumstances:

Type 1: Spontaneous MI caused by ischemia
Type 2: Ischemia ... Type 4b: Associated
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
• Insulin + dextrose
Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia,
albuterol, insulin, dextrose
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
stick (give IV dextrose ... o Lorazepam 2 ... or • Propofol 2 ... mg/kg IV at 2-5
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
minutes, lasts -2 ... Give 25 g dextrose ... minutes, lasts ~2
Tinea Capitis in a Newborn- A 3-week-old male newborn was brought to the pediatrician with three
on Sabouraud’s dextrose ... an additional 2