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Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT) - Management Algorithm
Prognostic score for CVT:
Variables: Malignancy 2, Coma 2, Deep venous
) - Management Algorithm ... status disturbances ... poor outcome. ≥3: High ... Venous #Thrombosis #Management ... #Algorithm #neurology
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
 •
TO PO • USE HIGH ... ) to normalize Potassium ... aldosterone states ... Early nephrologv ... Fluid #Balance #management
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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• K sparing diuretics ... Intracellular Shift ... - Hyperosmolar states ... Medications 2. ... #high #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
• K sparing diuretics ... Intracellular Shift ... - Hyperosmolar states ... Medications 2. ... #high #nephrology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... ASA class If high ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... of Surgery: • High ... medical and surgical management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... Shift of extracellular ... Monitor potassium ... Loop diuretics for ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Hyperkalemia Management
Pseudohyperkalemia: 1. Hemolyzed sample 2. Blood drawn from a site/line where potassium or TPN is
Hemolyzed sample 2. ... Heart: • Order a STAT ... minutes-hour) -Shift ... excretion via a loop diuretic ... #high
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... • Give high flow ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm