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Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
- Hyperosmolar states ... Medications 2. ... K supplement 3. ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #nephrology
Naloxone for Clonidine Overdose
Indication: Altered mental status, CNS depression or respiratory depression due to clonidine overdose
Dosing:
Altered mental status ... clonidine overdose Dosing ... Pediatrics: 10 mg ... 3 minutes Duration ... strongly supported in pediatric
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
- Hyperosmolar states ... Medications 2. ... K supplement 3. ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #nephrology
Hypotension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Hypotension is commonly due to unnecessarily deep anaesthesia, the autonomic
reservoir bag moving ... ventilator bellows moving ... • Exclude high ... and non-sinus → 2- ... Pneumothorax and/or high
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
damage or DM (visit 2) ... , Diagnosis based ... monitoring (visit 3+ ... Hyperthyroidism • Hypercalcemia ... HTN #Secondary #Nephrology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... 3. ... Alkalosis Step 3 ... acetaminophen dosing ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
• Give high flow ... IV infusion of 3 ... seizure #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
Exanthema 3. ... include any child coming ... • Every dengue case ... • Every dengue case ... impaired mental state
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... flecainide) • Class 3 ... Hypomagnesemia • Hypokalemia ... • Adult load: 2- ... 1b (lidocaine)- case
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... 20-40 mg/kg at 3- ... #Neurology #pharmacology ... #dosing #seizure