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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... - Management Seizure ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... #treatment #algorithm ... #neurology
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm
Acidosis
 - RTA
 - Diarrhea
pH Normal 
 1. Decreased Mg 
 2. Intracellular Shift
Hypokalemia Differential ... Algorithm Acidosis ... Intracellular Shift ... discontinued) 3. ... Causes #Workup #Nephrology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... (low intake) 2. ... (transcellular shift ... ) 3. ... Causes #workup #nephrology
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
hypovolemic step 2 ... fludrocortisone step 3 ... #kaliuresis #management ... diuretics #diuresis #nephrology ... #algorithm
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
continues, the more refractory ... cause aspiration, hyperkalemia ... #Management #Neurology ... #Epilepticus #Refractory ... #Seizures #Algorithm
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT) - Management Algorithm
Prognostic score for CVT:
Variables: Malignancy 2, Coma 2, Deep venous
Algorithm Prognostic ... status disturbances ... haemorrhage 1 <3: ... poor outcome. ≥3: ... #Algorithm #neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... 02, suction 3. ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY ... #neurology #seizures ... #ACEP
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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• NSAIDs • ACE ... Intracellular Shift ... Medications 2. ... K supplement 3. ... potassium #high #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
• NSAIDs • ACE ... Intracellular Shift ... Medications 2. ... K supplement 3. ... potassium #high #nephrology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... , 02, suction 3. ... IV (3000 mg) Refractory ... Ketamine: 0.5-3 ... #Management #Neurology