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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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/ AIDS - Differential ... + mass effect/Edema ... - +mass effect/Edema ... sensitivity of serum ... differential #diagnosis #AIDS
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... IV access 4. ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology ... #Pharmacology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Midazolam 10 mg IV ... StatusEpilepticus #Management ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... #pharmacology #
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Acute pulmonary edema ... Association class IV ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology #
Penicillin Allergy Pathway for Antibiotic Prescription in Patients With Penicillin Allergy
Mild Reaction - Itching, Minor rash
rash (mild type IV ... Wheezing, Laryngeal edema ... HSR - Serum sickness ... #Prescription #algorithm ... #management
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... function test, serum ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
mobilizes fatty acids ... 3 conditions, serum ... feed them or give IV ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #treatment
Algorithm for Management of Acute and Chronic Hyperkalemia
Acute Hyperkalemia:
 - IV calcium (10 mL of 10%)
Algorithm for Management ... optimal dose after serum ... #Hyperkalemia #Algorithm ... #Management #Acute ... Chronic #treatment #nephrology
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
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Infections in HIV-AIDS ... amphotericin B at 3 mg/kg IV ... and itraconazole serum ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology