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A good approach when dealing with hypotension at the bedside includes using the following systematic four
when dealing with hypotension ... Volume Status 3. ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... #IM #PCC #Hypotensive ... #Algorithm
Management of status epilepticus

Big thanks to Dr. Grossman, one of MetroHealth's neurocritical care attendings for his
Management of status ... - MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... epilepticus #Management #Seizure ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare ... #Neurology
Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic crises in patients with diabetes 
Key signs/symptoms of HHS/DKA:
Both: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss,
, tachycardia, hypotension ... altered mental status ... lethargy, coma, seizure ... ) #Pathophys #EM ... #IM #Endo #DKA
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
nausea, confusion, seizures ... Assessment of volume status ... history #Diagnosis #EM ... #IM #Nephro #Hyponatremia ... #Differential #Algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... Midazolam 10 mg IM ... is available or seizure ... Convulsive #management #neurology ... #seizures #ACEP
Hyponatremia Correction
1. Indications for Hypertonic Saline: seizure, coma, focal findings
   - typically occurs with
Hypertonic Saline: seizure ... Dextrose in water @ 3cc ... /kg/h, loop diuretics ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... rate #management #nephrology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Altered mental status ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... Benign intracranial hypertension ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
of Convulsive Status ... OR • IM Midazolam ... Refractory Status ... #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Treatment of Ongoing Seizure ... Midazolam - Preferred IM ... Phenytoin - May cause hypotension ... #Medications #Neurology ... Pharmacology #Dosing #Table
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... IM or IV at 150 ... #Neurology #pharmacology ... #dosing #seizure