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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Epilepticus - Management ... between them PEDS ... → Benzo Dose 2 ... #algorithm #peds ... #pediatrics #neurology
Cardiorenal Syndrome (CRS) Types
 • Type 1 - Acute CRS: Alteration of renal perfusion is the
present) • Type 2 ... - Chronic CRS: Renal ... neuro-hormonal and uremia ... hemodialysis and fluids shifts ... Types #cardiology #nephrology
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Transcellular Shift ... Alkalosis • ↑ beta-2 ... in pernicious anemia ... Losses Non-renal ... #nephrology #low
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment
Blood pressure control:
 • Aim for 10-25% BP reduction within
reduction within first 2- ... 6 hrs • Easily ... are preferred Seizure ... Syndrome #Treatment #Management ... #Neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... exertion/training - Seizures ... ) • AKI: BUN/Cr ... Shift of extracellular ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Consider CBC, renal ... #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Immunosuppressive agents, Renal ... : Treat with AEDs ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Scleroderma Renal Crisis (SRC)

Clinical Presentation of Scleroderma Renal Crisis:
1) Acute kidney injury
2) Abrupt onset of hypertension
3)
kidney injury 2) ... of arteries Management ... , add other BP meds ... #rheumatology #nephrology ... #diagnosis #management
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
diagnosis: • Renal ... with hot water 2. ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Uremia #Management ... #Nephrology #CKD