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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Seizures The management ... Patients should have continuous ... intubation and continuous ... #Neurology
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) - Overview
Types of CRRT
 • CVVHD - Continuous Veno-Venous hemodialysis -
CRRT) - Overview Types ... Hemofiltration - Convection ... - Diffusion + convection ... #Indications #Nephrology ... #Management
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies (CRRT) - Comparison
 - Continuous Veno-venous Hemofiltration (CVVH) utilizes convection. Replacement fluid
Therapies (CRRT) - Comparison ... CVVH) utilizes convection ... diffusion and convection ... Therapies #CRRT #Comparison ... #Nephrology
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
• CVVH: Continuous ... • CVVHD: Continuous ... dialysate flow (both convection ... #Therapy #RRT #managment ... #nephrology #CRRT
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... If seizure continues ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis - Advantages and Disadvantages 
Peritoneal Dialysis:
 • Access: Abdominal wall insertion of
an overnight (continuous ... #Hemodialysis #comparison ... disadvantages #nephrology ... #management
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
longer the seizure continues ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Diagnosis and Management ... Aldosterone, RTA Type ... clear cause) Management ... albuterol as a continuous ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) Modalities

RRT Modalities in the ICU:
 • IHD (Intermittent HD):  3-5 hr
therapy): 24 hr (continuous ... • SCUF - Slow continuous ... dialysate flow (both convection ... #Therapy #RRT #managment ... #nephrology #CRRT