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Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
serotoninergic meds ... goal to normalize vital ... signs • Supplemental ... antagonist • Oral ... #Management #treatment
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
Exacerbation Signs ... Exacerbation: • Vitals ... - Abnormally normal ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... ventilation #mechanical #management
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
carotid sinus syndrome ... further guide management ... including orthostatic vital ... sign measurements ... The treatment strategy
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... Myasthenia Crises ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Assessment of the Child with Eczema
Distribution of atopic eczema - The distribution of eczema tends to
- Viral infection ... condition and its management ... - Is growth normal ... #primarycare #peds ... #pediatrics #diagnosis
Croup Diagnosis and Management Pearls
Common childhood illness, usually viral and self limiting. Characterised by a seal-like
Diagnosis and Management ... illness, usually viral ... Treatment: Single ... dose of oral dexamethasone ... #pediatrics #peds
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... acute coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... differential #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Diabetic Ketoacidosis 
Management Priorities
1. Fluids 
2. Insulin 
3. Potassium 
4. Acidosis 
5. Re-establish oral fluids,
Ketoacidosis Management ... Re-establish oral ... Identification and treatment ... an underlying cause ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Diagnosis and Management ... infectious disease caused ... Romana's sign ... Indeterminate form (No signs ... PCR + 20-90%, normal
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
bilateral, malignant, pediatric ... cases, not associated ... Symptoms and Signs ... hypertension; some normal ... common symptoms and signs