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Pleural Effusion - Workup, Diagnostic Algorithm #Diagnosis #EM #IM #PCC #Pleural #Effusion #Transudative #Exudative #Differential #Algorithm
Pleural Effusion ... - Workup, Diagnostic ... Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #EM #IM #PCC #Pleural ... #Effusion #Transudative
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive Status ... IM once Second-line ... medications in status ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm
Status Epilepticus 
Continuous seizure activity > 5-10 min OR >= 2 seizures without full recovery
First line
Status Epilepticus ... IV (10 mg IM if ... /kg/hr infusion) ... /kg/hr infusion ... #Status #Epilepticus
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive Status ... IM once SECOND-LINE ... MEDICATION IN STATUS ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... Lorazepam 0.1 mg ... Anti-epileptic #3 → Infusion ... SarahFoohey #Status ... management #treatment #algorithm
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
w/ early shock state ... Altered Mental Status ... Consider IL NS/LR infusion ... and Survey 4) Workup ... Anaphylactic >> IM
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
of Convulsive Status ... OR • IM Midazolam ... ) Established Status ... Refractory Status ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... Fosphenytoin 20 PE/kg IM ... /kg/hr infusion ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... intranasal/buccal/IM ... mins) REFRACTORY STATUS ... #Status #Epilepticus ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
diuretics, Saline infusion ... reabsorption) Workup ... Optimize volume status ... neb or 0.5 mg IV ... µg/kg SC (~0.5 mg