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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
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Status Epilepticus ... Consider CBC, renal ... Early Status Epilepticus ... #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds
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
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview A state ... altered mental status ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview A state ... altered mental status ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #causes
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
causes Hyperkalemia ... content induces renal ... which reduces renal ... #foamed #criticalcare ... #management #diagnosis
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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in the later (e.g ... high aldosterone states ... Early nephrologv ... Fluid #Balance #management ... #criticalcare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... the determined cause ... differential #algorithm #management ... treatment #table #foamed ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
heparinized tube) • ECG ... 15 suggests ↓ renal ... only if no clear cause ... Optimize volume status ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Scleroderma Renal Crisis (SRC)

Clinical Presentation of Scleroderma Renal Crisis:
1) Acute kidney injury
2) Abrupt onset of hypertension
3)
of arteries Management ... , add other BP meds ... • Refractory cases ... #rheumatology #nephrology ... #diagnosis #management