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Table 1. Equations for estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in adults based on serum creatinine concentration*.
#Diagnosis
Table 1. ... glomerular filtration rate ... based on serum creatinine ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology ... EGFR #Equations #Calculation
Many studies have reported that although some patients develop contrast nephropathy, the average creatinine among all
patients is either stable ... This raises the ... variations in creatinine ... nephropathy:” #Pathophysiology ... #Distribution #Nephrology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
breathing, and circulation ... IV at a maximum rate ... Fosphenytoin 20 PE/kg IM ... Management #Algorithm #Neurology ... pharmacology #dosing #seizure
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... exertion/training - Seizures ... • Hypocalcemia/Late ... • HAGMA • Late ... #treatment #nephrology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... the underlying cause ... with AEDs until cause ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Rhabdomyolysis = Destruction of skeletal muscle with leakage of contents into circulation.
contents into circulation ... Strenuous exercise, Seizures ... Amphetamines, LSD UW IM ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes ... #nephrology #table
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Treatment of Ongoing Seizure ... Midazolam - Preferred IM ... Phenytoin - May cause ... #Medications #Neurology ... Pharmacology #Dosing #Table