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Asterixis on Physical Exam

Asterixis, aka liver flap, indicates at least Grade 2 hepatic encephalopathy in a
Exam Asterixis ... a patient with cirrhosis ... bat’s wing” or flapping ... clinical #video #cirrhosis ... #flap #neurology
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
SIADH Treatment ... underlying cause of SIADH ... Contraindicated in cirrhosis ... #hyponatremia #nephrology ... #treatment
Management of SIADH
Treat underlying cause:
 • Causes can include pain, primary lung pathology, post-operative phenomenon, medications,
Management of SIADH ... Contraindicated in cirrhosis ... SatyaPatelMD #SIADH ... #hyponatremia #nephrology ... #treatment
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
other causes of neurologic ... Prevalence: At cirrhosis ... Personality change, Asterixis ... noxious stimuli) TREATMENT ... Initiate empiric treatment
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Weakness, cramping ... delivery): CHF, cirrhosis ... Stabilization Treatments ... Redistribution Treatments ... #potassium #nephrology