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Hypertonic Saline for Treatment of Hyponatremic Encephalopathy
1) 100 ml bolus of 3% NaCl over 10 min.
Hypertonic Saline ... for Treatment of Hyponatremic ... improved headache and nausea ... #Treatment #management ... #protocol #hyponatremia
Hyponatremia Correction
1. Indications for Hypertonic Saline: seizure, coma, focal findings
   - typically occurs with
Indications for Hypertonic ... increasing Na ~5mEq 2. ... 10-12 mEq/day 3. ... Correction #goal #rate #management ... #nephrology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
is usually caused ... 1) Is it hypotonic ... 2) Is ADH elevated ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Diagnosis Algorithm ... history Step #2 ... Uglucose Step #3 ... #Management #Algorithm ... #Sodium #nephrology
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Management of Hyponatremia ... SIADH — look for cause ... hourly • Identify Cause ... Wilkinsonjonny #Hyponatremia ... #Management #algorithm
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. ... for reversible cause ... epilepticus: - Propofol ... #Management #Neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... 02, suction 3. ... for reversible cause ... Ketamine: 0.5-3 ... #neurology #seizures
DDAVP Clamp Protocol in Hyponatremia
 • Stop any maintenance fluids.
 • Start DDAVP 2 mcg IV
DDAVP Clamp Protocol ... in Hyponatremia ... • Start DDAVP 2 ... #Hyponatremia # ... management #nephrology
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
Treat underlying cause ... hospitalization) 3. ... SatyaPatelMD #SIADH #Management ... #hyponatremia # ... nephrology #treatment
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... 20-40 mg/kg at 3- ... mg/kg/hr or • Propofol ... StatusEpilepticus #Management ... #Algorithm #Neurology