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Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

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Hyperkalemia management ... have a normal ECG ... A normal ECG doesn't ... potassium lowering drug ... (4) Due to high
Pediatric Vomiting - Gastrointestinal and Systemic Causes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hepatobiliary:
 • Acute Hepatitis
 • Acute
Other: • Sepsis (e.g ... Tract Infection Drugs ... Carbon Monoxide High ... Psychogenic #Emesis ... #Causes #Peds #
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
Anti-Epileptic Drugs ... (AEDs) on a first ... abnormalities on EEG ... Initiation #start #Algorithm ... #Neurology #SHINE
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
• Give high flow ... Antiepileptic Drug ... #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
for management ... monitor 12-lead ECG ... #management #algorithm ... treatment #potassium #high ... #nephrology #KDIGO
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
: - Neuro: AMS ... dysrhythmias, seizures ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... unless worrisome EKG ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... Post-traumatic seizure ... skull fracture, e.g ... #Algorithm #Management ... trama #pediatrics #peds
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Blood transfusion, Hypercalcemia ... abnormality, Medication/Drug ... • EEG: With persistent ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Nausea and Vomiting - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Upper Gastrointestinal - Acute
 • Infectious Gastroenteritis
 • Gastric/Duodenal Obstruction
• Uremia • Hypercalcemia ... Other • sepsis (e.g ... Myocardial Infarction Drugs ... • Nicotine High ... Nausea #Vomiting #emesis