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Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
acute vs. chronic) 2) ... , confusion, seizures ... ) 3) Assessment ... of volume status ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
3 minutes, followed ... dose 3 mg/Kg (max ... IV infusion of 3 ... #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... 02, suction 3. ... for reversible cause ... Ketamine: 0.5-3 ... Convulsive #management #neurology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
attention to volume status ... approach to the differential ... 2) Is ADH elevated ... Assess volume status ... of symptomatic (seizures
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Risk factors 3. ... Reversible course Differential ... the underlying cause ... 3 mEq/L • Seizures
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 ... #algorithm
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
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
2. ... 3. ... Alkalosis Step 3 ... acetaminophen dosing ... lung disease (COPD
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Management Summary Causes ... exertion/training - Seizures ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... obstruction 3.
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Definition: • Coma: a state ... consciousness Differential ... safe to stop 2. ... stimulation 3. ... #PhysicalExam #neurology