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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 ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... #treatment #algorithm ... #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
- Myotonic dystrophy ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
hypovolemic step 2 ... fludrocortisone step 3 ... hyperkalemia #kaliuresis #management ... diuretics #diuresis #nephrology ... #algorithm
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Algorithm Identify ... Signs of shock or ... 2 J/kg - Dr. ... #Algorithm #peds ... #Pediatric #treatment
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Clonus, Babinski’s sign ... • Lhermitte’s sign ... pupillary defect SIGNS ... Signs and symptoms ... #neurology #treatment
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment
Blood pressure control:
 • Aim for 10-25% BP reduction within
Encephalopathy Syndrome ... (PRES) - Treatment ... reduction within first 2- ... #Treatment #Management ... #Neurology
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Seizures The management ... continuous vital sign ... Pharmacologic treatment ... #Neurology
1 Minute Neuro Hand Examination - "Check your Six" Mnemonic

A simple way to test the peripheral
median/ulnar) 2) ... OK sign (anterior ... Scissors (Ulnar)" 6) Sign ... bobvarkey #Minute #Neurology ... #Physicalexam #clinical
Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
Syndrome Identify ... serotoninergic meds ... normalize vital signs ... loading dose, then 2 ... #Management #treatment
Treatment Algorithm for Active Proliferative Lupus Nephritis (Class III/IV or Mixed Class III/IV + V)
Induction Therapy
Treatment Algorithm ... Oral MMF 2-3 g/d ... #Algorithm #Proliferative ... Lupus #Nephritis #management ... #nephrology