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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
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Convulsive Status Epilepticus ... breathing and circulation ... Early Status Epilepticus ... OR • IM Midazolam ... #neurology #pediatrics
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Algorithm for Status Epilepticus ... IV at a maximum rate ... Fosphenytoin 20 PE/kg IM ... Management #Algorithm #Neurology ... pharmacology #dosing #seizure
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... CTA • Anterior circulation ... nonconvulsive status epilepticus ... diagnosis #management #neurology
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... Protocol 1st line (seizures ... intranasal/buccal/IM ... -30 mins) - If seizures ... Protocol #algorithm #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 ... Diagnosis #Causes #nephrology ... #table