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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
may cause permanent ... cause aspiration ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... Status #Epilepticus
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis: Differential Diagnosis
ECF volume contracted: urine chloride concentration <20 meq/L
 • Gastric alkalosis:
Causes of Metabolic ... chloridorrhea) • Status ... diuretics after renal ... generally indicates a renal ... #nephrology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Status Epilepticus ... Consider CBC, renal ... Early Status Epilepticus ... #Management #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
- Renal Failure ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... only if no clear cause ... Optimize volume status ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Agents Regulating Renal ... • Metabolic alkalosis ... irrigation • Management ... Kidney stones caused ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
is dominated by K+ ... as a too much K+ ... in the ECF causes ... #foamed #criticalcare ... #management #diagnosis
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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high aldosterone states ... contraction metabolic alkalosis ... Early nephrologv ... Fluid #Balance #management ... #criticalcare
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Immunosuppressive agents, Renal ... epilepticus ... the underlying cause ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology