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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Management of status epilepticus

Big thanks to Dr. Grossman, one of MetroHealth's neurocritical care attendings for his
Management of status ... of status epilepticus ... #Seizure #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare # ... Neurology
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Decreased intake/absorption: Starvation, Alcoholism, Malabsorption, Phosphate binder use
 • Redistribution/
Redistribution/ Shift ... ), Hungry bone syndrome ... • Renal losses ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes ... #nephrology #phosphate
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Causes of Hypokalemia ... of hypokalemia starts ... gastrointestinal K loss • Renal ... hypokalemia • Renal ... #nephrology #potassium
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
Encephalopathy Syndrome ... Altered mental status ... agitation) • Seizures ... inhibitors • Renal ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
 •
Diagnosis and Management ... exertion/training, Seizures ... Drugs (Statins), ... Shift of extracellular ... #Summary #causes
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Summary Causes ... exertion/training - Seizures ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... Shift of extracellular ... #nephrology
Drugs associated with hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia

Hypokalemia
- Shift from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid compartment
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Hypokalemia - Shift ... pump inhibitor - Renal ... Fanconi syndrome ... differential #diagnosis #nephrology ... #Causes #hypomg
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Immunosuppressive agents, Renal ... the underlying cause ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Cardiorenal Syndrome (CRS) Types
 • Type 1 - Acute CRS: Alteration of renal perfusion is the
Cardiorenal Syndrome ... hemodialysis and fluids shifts ... may be in cause ... #Cardiorenal #Syndrome ... Types #cardiology #nephrology