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Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Step 1 . ... Repeat the sodium ... Step 2. ... Assess volume status ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive ... 1. ... , 02, suction 3. ... for reversible cause
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive ... 1. ... 02, suction 3. ... for reversible cause
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
to work through ... 1) Is it hypotonic ... 2) Is ADH elevated ... issue which varies based ... #sodium
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... IV Thiopental Sodium ... Loading dose 3 ... seizure #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
include any child coming ... • Every dengue case ... • Every dengue case ... , tachycardia, cold ... impaired mental state
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Interpretation: 1. ... 3. ... mmol/L Step 1 ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Causes: 1. ... Spinal injuries 2. ... , Aspergillus 3. ... hypercoagulable states ... differential #algorithm
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
2 cases per million ... brain and spinal cord ... muscles) • Wide based ... antibody that works ... others (botox, sodium