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CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Movement disorders, Seizure ... autoantibodies that will cause ... Induction Rx: high-dose ... Secondary prevention (statin ... #neurology #rheumatology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
for reversible cause ... FIRST-LINE AGENTS ... is available or seizure ... Convulsive #management #neurology ... #seizures #ACEP
The first step is to separate seizures by how they begin in the brain. The type
The first step is ... to separate seizures ... , and possible causes ... starts in one side ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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present in 15% of cases ... altered mental status ... complaints or seizures ... Demyelinating disease caused ... InfectiousDiseases #Neurology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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• Clenching of fist ... phlebotomy High ... - Hyperosmolar states ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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• Clenching of fist ... phlebotomy High ... - Hyperosmolar states ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... exertion/training - Seizures ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... Diagnosis #Management #causes ... #treatment #nephrology
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Treatment of Ongoing Seizure ... Phenytoin - May cause ... #Abortive #Seizure ... #Medications #Neurology ... Pharmacology #Dosing #Table
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Weakness, cramping, nausea ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... Optimize volume status ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Rhabdomyolysis = Destruction of skeletal muscle with leakage of contents into circulation.
Strenuous exercise, Seizures ... Lipid-lowering drugs (statins ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes ... #nephrology #table