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Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
Causes of Hyponatremia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... deficiency, Salt-losing ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #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 ... strongly supported in pediatric ... cases.
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... intubation (See Drug Dosing ... and transport STAT ... Use higher end dosing ... Primary #Survey #CABCDE
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
of Convulsive Status ... Refractory Status ... seizure #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm ... #Neurology #pharmacology ... #dosing #seizure
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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monitor respiratory status ... monitor respiratory status ... Phenytoin - May cause ... #Medications #Neurology ... #Pharmacology #Dosing
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Definition: • Coma: a state ... pontine lesion • Roving ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology