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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... of hypokalemia starts ... Clinicians should ... hypokalemia • Renal ... #causes #nephrology
Management of Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis (aka Acute Interstitial Nephritis). Simplified management algorithm for investigation and treatment
Management of Acute ... algorithm for investigation ... when to go for renal ... / #Nephrology ... #algorithm #Corticosteroids
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
of generalized status ... In short, best outcomes ... The duration of status ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Adult Vancomycin Guidelines
The information below provides general dosing guidelines for vancomycin. A maintenance regimen of 15-20
There is no clinical ... concentrations should ... ratio.1 Dosing in renal ... reference source and nephrology ... #Management #Pharmacology
To improve the usefulness of the serum creatinine concentration as a marker of kidney function, prediction
Neither formula should ... function is in steady state ... seen in acute renal ... estimate GFR in many clinical ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Immunosuppressive agents, Renal ... count in the CSF should ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
This reaction starts ... 5th month and should ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #Neurology
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
Diagnosis: • Based on clinical ... myasthenia usually • Starts ... - Improves clinical ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management ... 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 ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm