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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
continues, the more refractory ... it becomes to therapy ... cause aspiration, hyperkalemia ... #Management #Neurology ... #Seizures #Algorithm
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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REMOVE UNECCESARY MEDS ... high aldosterone states ... patients who are refractory ... Early nephrologv ... Fluid #Balance #management
Algorithm for Management of Acute and Chronic Hyperkalemia
Acute Hyperkalemia:
 - IV calcium (10 mL of 10%)
Algorithm for Management ... - Manage RAASi therapy ... therapy (loop diuretics ... #Algorithm #Management ... Chronic #treatment #nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... Shift of extracellular ... Loop diuretics for ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) - Overview
Types of CRRT
 • CVVHD - Continuous Veno-Venous hemodialysis -
electrolytes (essentially hyperkalemia ... volume overload; diuretic ... refractory) ... #Indications #Nephrology ... #Management
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
pulmonary edema refractory ... to diuretics, uncontrolled ... altered mental status ... #RRT #managment ... #nephrology #CRRT
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Refractory Status ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Blood transfusion, Hypercalcemia ... the mainstay of therapy ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology