5 results
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... hypovolemic step 2 ... kaliuresis #management #criticalcare ... #diuresis #nephrology ... #algorithm
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
between them PEDS ... → Benzo Dose 2 ... seizures #management #treatment ... #algorithm #peds ... #pediatrics #neurology
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... • Hypocalcemia ... (rarely) Treatment ... • Adult load: 2- ... 1 gm/hour • Pediatric
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... Procalcitonin <0.5 ng/mL ... Diagnosis #Management #Pediatrics ... #Peds #Febrile ... #LP #Antibiotics
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
mcg/Kg/minute, titrate ... maximum of 24 mcg ... seizure #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm