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Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
Assessment of volume status ... Diagnosis #EM #IM ... #Nephro #Hyponatremia ... #Hypervolemic # ... #Differential #Algorithm
Pleural Effusion - Workup, Diagnostic Algorithm #Diagnosis #EM #IM #PCC #Pleural #Effusion #Transudative #Exudative #Differential #Algorithm
Pleural Effusion ... Workup, Diagnostic Algorithm ... Diagnosis #EM #IM ... #PCC #Pleural # ... Effusion #Transudative
A good approach when dealing with hypotension at the bedside includes using the following systematic four
Volume Status 3. ... Management #EM #IM ... #PCC #Hypotensive ... Hypotension #Approach #Algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive Status ... Midazolam 10 mg IM ... medications in status ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
w/ early shock state ... Altered Mental Status ... Consider IL NS/LR infusion ... Pneumothorax • Hypovolemic ... Anaphylactic >> IM
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive Status ... Midazolam 10 mg IM ... MEDICATION IN STATUS ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
CAD Management Algorithm ... Statins: all patients ... guidelines (eg, recent PCl ... optimize fluid status ... (hypervolemia may
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
of Convulsive Status ... OR • IM Midazolam ... ) Established Status ... Refractory Status ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... Fosphenytoin 20 PE/kg IM ... 0.5-3.0-mg/kg/hr infusion ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Antibiotics (Bactrim, PCN ... diuretics, Saline infusion ... Optimize volume status ... - Diuresis (hypervolemia