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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... of hypokalemia starts ... Clinicians should ... #causes #nephrology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... In short, best outcomes ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Possible Approach to Immunosuppression in Severe COVID-19

The diagnosis and treatment of cytokine storm remains unknown and
diagnosis and treatment ... decisions should ... iBookCC #empiric #anticoagulation ... management #schema #criticalcare ... #algorithm #SARSCOV2
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
other explanation should ... effusion, or z scores ... echo is positive, treatment ... should be given ... #Diagnosis #Peds
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... & Dry) is the treatment ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... suggest prophylactic anticoagulation ... started, patients should ... teratogenic GDMT meds ... management #cardiology #treatment
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Reversible course Differential ... count in the CSF should ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... breakdown of glycogen stores ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
primary lesions - differential ... Keep fingernails short ... #Pruritus #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Hemodialysis ... Uremia #Management #Nephrology