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How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
up an ischemic CVA ... A) Initial Evaluation ... 2) No major-risk ... embolic source 3) ... #CVA #stroke #workup
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... for reversible cause ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... Convulsive #management #neurology ... #seizures #ACEP
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Risk factors 3. ... nonconvulsive status epilepticus ... Treatment: ... • Treatment of ... : Treat with AEDs
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... history of: a) Ischemic ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
Acute Pancreatitis ... Familial, Infectious, Ischemia ... Imaging findings Workup ... Imaging: US (biliary evaluation ... Diagnosis #Management #Treatment
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Medications: K+, ACEi ... /crush injury, ischemia ... reabsorption) Workup ... : • Calcium 2- ... 10U reg IV + 1-2
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
Management Checklist Evaluation ... hypertension Rx 2 ... hypoperfusion) Rx 3 ... antiarrhythmics - Ischemic ... NSAlDs, ACE-inhibitors