10 results
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
hypovolemic step 2 ... fludrocortisone step 3 ... #kaliuresis #management ... diuretics #diuresis #nephrology ... #algorithm
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Epilepticus - Management ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... #treatment #algorithm ... #peds #pediatrics ... #neurology
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Algorithm Drugs ... flecainide) • Class 3 ... • Hypocalcemia ... • Adult load: 2- ... #Algorithm
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
is 2.5 (range 2- ... 3) for most conditions ... #management #algorithm ... #pharmacology # ... #medications #table
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... obstruction 3. ... urine output: 200 ml ... /hr 3. ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... 20-40 mg/kg at 3- ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... #pharmacology # ... dosing #seizure
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... , 02, suction 3. ... Ketamine: 0.5-3 ... #Management #Neurology ... #Pharmacology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... IV infusion of 3 ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
DDAVP Clamp Protocol in Hyponatremia
 • Stop any maintenance fluids.
 • Start DDAVP 2 mcg IV
• Start DDAVP 2 ... Monitor sodium every 2 ... the sodium is rising ... #Hyponatremia #management ... #nephrology
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
6mg/kg/min) 2) ... 100mg/min) 3) ... infusion 0.1-- 2 ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management