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Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... #kaliuresis #management ... #criticalcare # ... diuretics #diuresis #nephrology ... #algorithm
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
epilepticus may cause ... aspiration, hyperkalemia ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
 •
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm ... Symptoms worse with movement ... Associated with nausea ... differential #diagnosis #neurology ... #management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Summary Causes ... Myoglobinuria: UA positive ... #causes #treatment ... #nephrology
Oculogyric Crisis (OGC) on Neurological Exam

Oculogyric crises are spasmodic movements of the eyes, usually upwards, into
Oculogyric crises ... are spasmodic movements ... , into a fixed position ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #neurology #dystonia
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... Triggers - sudden movement ... emotions - A positive ... #treatment #neurology
European Resuscitation Council–European Society of Intensive Care Medicine algorithm for neuroprognostication after cardiac arrest. Reproduced from
Care Medicine algorithm ... electroencephalogram, FPR false-positive ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Neurology #CriticalCare ... Neuroprognostication #Prognosis #Algorithm
Lazarus Reflex on Physical Exam

The Lazarus sign is a reflex movement observed in brain-dead or brainstem
sign is a reflex movement ... resembling the position ... reported in some cases ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #neurology #criticalcare
Brandt Daroff Exercise for Treatment of BPPV
This maneuver resembles the Semont maneuver. Also, this maneuver is
upright, seated position ... until the vertigo eases ... positional #vertigo #neurology ... instructions #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #management