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Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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Causes of Apparent ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neuromuscular • Disorders ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... acetaminophen dosing ... #AcidBase #disorders ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology ... ABG #bloodgas #Acid
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
• IV Valproic acid ... • IV Midazolam Loading ... seizure #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Bumetanide, Ethacrynic acid ... Kidney stones caused ... specific bleeding disorders ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Medications #Table
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Phenytoin - May cause ... dose - Valproic acid ... #Medications #Neurology ... #Pharmacology #Dosing ... #Table
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Rhabdomyolysis = Destruction of skeletal muscle with leakage of contents into circulation.
(K, phos, uric acid ... Mitochondrial disorders ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes ... #nephrology #table