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Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Electrocardiogram • Finger ... StatusEpilepticus #Management ... #Algorithm #Neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
The longer the seizure ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Hepatic Encephalopathy ... Diagnosis and Management ... other causes of neurologic ... Constipation, Alcohol binge ... Classification #Diagnosis #Management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ... may precede the neurologic ... by 24 hours or longer ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... clothing • Keep finger ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Uremic #Uremia #Management ... #Nephrology #CKD
KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
KDIGO Treatment algorithm ... for management ... • Consider K+ binder ... #algorithm #treatment ... potassium #high #nephrology
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Management of Pruritus ... Polycythemia vera) Management ... especially in the winter ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Nephrology #CKD