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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... between them PEDS ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... management #treatment #algorithm ... #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ... may precede the neurologic ... Risk factors 3. ... lines/devices, Constipation ... : Treat with AEDs
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
Ischemia? ... 2) Give Meds • ... Demand mode. 3. ... #bradycardia #diagnosis ... differential #management #cardiology
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Step 2. ... administration Step 3. ... Assess volume status ... #Workup #Algorithm ... #Nephrology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
history of: a) Ischemic ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... one post op Cardiology ... stratification #diagnosis
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Hepatic Encephalopathy ... other causes of neurologic ... Electrolyte imbalances, Constipation ... place • Grade 3: ... 3 bowel movements
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
Pathologic Q - 1/3 ... height of QRS in 2 ... deWinter T waves - starts ... #ECG #EKG #diagnosis ... electrocardiogram #cardiology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
3 minutes, followed ... IV infusion of 3 ... seizure #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Hyponatremia Diagnostic Algorithm
1) Check serum osmolality
2) Check urine osmolality
3) ADH Dependent - Check volume status, urine
Algorithm 1) Check ... serum osmolality 2) ... urine osmolality 3) ... - Check volume status ... #hyponatremia #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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- Differential Diagnosis ... burns, trauma - Ischemic ... - Hyperosmolar states ... Medications 2. ... K supplement 3.