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Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... additional symptoms (eg ... speech abnormality, etc ... Postictal state #Algorithm ... Seizure #management #Neurology
Main types of autoimmune encephalitis in the ICU. 
Anti-NMDAR anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor, ADEM acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, Anti-GFAP
resonance imaging, EEG ... #encephalitis #comparison ... #table #neurology
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment ... Algorithm for Hemodialysis ... Use gentle soap e.g ... after bathing, e.g ... Uremia #Management #Nephrology
Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis - Advantages and Disadvantages 
Peritoneal Dialysis:
 • Access: Abdominal wall insertion of
can be offered (e.g ... #Hemodialysis #comparison ... #table #advantages ... disadvantages #nephrology
KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
KDIGO Treatment ... algorithm for management ... monitor 12-lead ECG ... #treatment #potassium ... #high #nephrology
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
unit activity on EMG ... of diazepam • EMG ... EMG Studies: ... Person Syndrome Treatment ... #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
heparinized tube) • ECG ... Elimination (see Table ... Redistribution Treatments ... Terbutaline 7 µg/kg ... #potassium #nephrology
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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in the Abortive Treatment ... Pentobarbital - Titrate to EEG ... Midazolam - Titrate to EEG ... #Medications #Neurology ... Pharmacology #Dosing #Table
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Status Epilepticus Treatment ... over 5 min (need EKG ... #Epilepticus #Treatment ... #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management