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Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Electrocardiogram • Finger ... if glucose < 60 mg ... o Diazepam 5 mg ... StatusEpilepticus #Management
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... joint needs to be clinically ... fracture • ED Management ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
clothing • Keep finger ... Hydroxyzine10 mg ... maximum of 25 mg ... titrate by 25 mg ... Uremic #Uremia #Management
Algorithm for Evaluation and Treatment of Asymptomatic Candiduria
Evidence for disseminated candidiasis, Unstable or neutropenic patient
1. fluconazole
caspofungin 70 mg ... iv loading → 50 mg ... loading → 100 mg ... #Asymptomatic #Diagnosis ... #Management #Candida
Treatment Options for Helicobacter Pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease

Active Helicobacter pylori—associated ulcer
1. Treat with anti—H pylori
Tetracycline 500 mg ... Metronidazole 500 mg ... potassium 140 mg ... Triple Therapy (No longer ... PUD #Treatment #Management
Buprenorphine Algorithm for Uncomplicated Opioid Withdrawal - ACEP Opioids Clinical Policy

Assess Withdrawal Severity - Objective signs
- ACEP Opioids Clinical ... buprenorphine 4-8 mg ... SL (Target 16 mg ... Opioid #Withdrawal #management ... #addiction #management
Hypermagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism
Renal Failure 
Excessive Mg Administration 
 - Massive PO intake
Failure Excessive Mg ... - Excessive IV Mg ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Table #Causes #Management
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Symptoms:
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Polyuria
• Polydipsia
• Vomiting
• Weight loss
•
Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Glucose < 200 mg ... #Ketoacidosis #Diagnosis ... #Management #Endocrinology
Classification of Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) and Treatment of Metabolic Abnormalities of TLS
Laboratory TLS:
 • Uric
Uric acid ≥ 8.0 mg ... Calcium ≤ 7.0 mg ... /dL Clinical TLS ... Syndrome #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #oncology
Visceral Leishmaniasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Species: Leishmania donovani, Leishmania infantum, Leishmania chagasi
Where: South Asia, East
Leishmaniasis - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Hypergammaglobulinemia Diagnosis ... Leishmaniasis #diagnosis ... #management #treatment