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Evaluation and Management of Hyperkalemia

As with hypokalemia, the immediate danger of hyperkalemia is its effect on
As with hypokalemia ... the immediate danger ... of hyperkalemia ... efforts should focus ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
generalized status epilepticus ... The longer the seizure ... duration of status epilepticus ... cause aspiration, hyperkalemia ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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Management of Hyperkalemia ... in Adults Assess ... Insulin–Glucose IV Infusion ... recurrence #Hyperkalemia ... #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 ... Convulsive Status Epilepticus ... IV access 4. ... medications in status epilepticus ... #Treatment #Algorithm
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
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Mnemonic • BRASH/Hyperkalemia ... BRASH Syndrome - Hyperkalemia ... • His-Purkinje Fiber ... Endocarditis + Abscess ... Sotalol • Propofol infusion
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... Convulsive Status Epilepticus ... IV access 4. ... MEDICATION IN STATUS EPILEPTICUS ... #Treatment #Algorithm
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
An Algorithm for ... active seizures is algorithmic ... ensuring adequate perfusion ... The focus is on ... escalating anti-epileptic
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Convulsive Status Epilepticus ... Intravenous (IV) access ... Early Status Epilepticus ... If no IV access. ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... • Assess airway ... Electrocardiogram • Finger ... 0.5-3.0-mg/kg/hr infusion
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
expose neck to assess ... See Drug Dosing Binder ... ) • Use POCUS ... to assess for PTX ... chest: needle/finger