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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
of hypokalemia starts ... acidosis (type 1 of 2) ... , glycyrrhizic acid ... #causes #nephrology ... #potassium
Salicylate Toxicity - Diagnosis and Management

Consider if:
1) Patient is hot and altered
2) You see tachypnea with
no respiratory cause ... Dizziness, Altered, Seizure ... Respiratory Alkalosis, High ... Lactate, Low Potassium ... diagnosis #management #Treatment
Hyperkalemia Management Algorithm
 • Treat the cause & optimize hemodynamics and ventilation
 • Reconsider treatment leadingto
• Treat the cause ... Stabilization 2) ... Intracellular K+ Shift 3) ... #treatment #potassium ... #high
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... Algorithm for Convulsive ... 02, suction 3. ... for reversible cause ... #management #neurology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... 2. ... 3. ... Alkalosis Step 3 ... ABG #bloodgas #Acid
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
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volume and ICP 2. ... lidocaine, +/- pre-treatment ... adequate sedation 3. ... Manage ICP and Seizures ... and via lactic acid
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... exertion/training - Seizures ... obstruction 3. ... Monitor potassium ... #treatment #nephrology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
• Give high flow ... • IV Valproic acid ... IV infusion of 3 ... #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
uric acid, high ... Treat underlying cause ... 200–300 mL/h) 2. ... consciousness, seizures ... 10; 2–4 days after
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Status Epilepticus Treatment ... 1) Valproic acid ... 100mg/min) 3) ... #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management