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Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
acute vs. chronic) 2) ... nausea, confusion, seizures ... ) 3) Assessment ... #EM #IM #Nephro ... #Ddxof
A good approach when dealing with hypotension at the bedside includes using the following systematic four
Heart Rate 2. ... Volume Status 3. ... #Management #EM ... #IM #PCC #Hypotensive ... #Algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... 02, suction 3. ... Midazolam 10 mg IM ... Ketamine: 0.5-3 ... #neurology #seizures
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Fosphenytoin 20 PE/kg IM ... 20-40 mg/kg at 3- ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... pharmacology #dosing #seizure
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... OR • IM Midazolam ... IV infusion of 3 ... #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis ... a physiologic approach ... 2) Is ADH elevated ... of symptomatic (seizures ... #Treatment #management
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Protocol 1st line (seizures ... intranasal/buccal/IM ... 100mg/min) 3) ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management