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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 ... #treatment #diuretics ... #diuresis #nephrology ... #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 ... and bag-valve mask ... Pharmacologic treatment ... Management #Emergency #Neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Shift Work) Sleep ... Disorders • Neurologic ... Parkinson's, MS) ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
anti—muscle-specific kinase (MuSK ... antibodies - MuSK-positive ... treatment Of ocular ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #treatment
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
to the i-STAR Algorithm ... and difficult mask ... and non-invasive positive ... patients #iSTAR #Algorithm ... obese #Management #CriticalCare
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Diagnosis and Treatment ... Then, ask 3 questions ... to work through ... Treatment: Treatment ... #management #nephrology
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
emotions - A positive ... Testing anti-GAD (positive ... antibody that works ... Person Syndrome Treatment ... #neurology
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... hormones that work ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #treatment ... #criticalcare #
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
and Mg2+ whose positive ... ECF and ICF both work ... must now lose a positive ... #foamed #criticalcare ... management #diagnosis #treatment