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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... #Refractory #Seizures ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
attention to volume status ... Assess volume status ... options for severe/refractory ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for reversible cause ... IV (3000 mg) Refractory ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Consider CBC, renal ... Refractory Status ... IV Thiopental Sodium ... #peds #algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for reversible cause ... ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY ... #neurology #seizures
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Summary Causes ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... Shift of extracellular ... #nephrology
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview A state ... altered mental status ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview A state ... altered mental status ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #causes
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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high aldosterone states ... patients who are refractory ... Early nephrologv ... Fluid #Balance #management ... #criticalcare
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Immunosuppressive agents, Renal ... the underlying cause ... until cause identified ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology