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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Management of Seizures ... management of active seizures ... and bag-valve mask ... escalating anti-epileptic ... #Emergency #Neurology
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Hypertensive urgency or emergency ... damage or DM (visit 2) ... Nephritic syndrome • AKI ... Unilateral RAS Metabolic ... #Secondary #Nephrology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... Algorithm for Convulsive ... is available or seizure ... Convulsive #management #neurology ... #seizures #ACEP
Simplified Approach to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? 
Is there a dialysis indication
1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY ... require urgent nephrology ... 2) HISTORY/PHYSICAL ... KidneyInjury #simplified #workup ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Hypertension/Hypertensive emergency ... Drug toxicity, Metabolic ... nonconvulsive status epilepticus ... • Treatment of HTN ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Heat stroke - Metabolic ... exertion/training - Seizures ... + myoglobin AKI ... hyperkalemia or ATN ... causes #treatment #nephrology