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Renal tubular acidosis (RTA): refers to a group of conditions all of which cause the same
that has a normal anion ... RTA #Diagnosis #IM ... #Nephro #RTA #RenalTubularAcidosis ... #Features #Table
Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis of Tremor #Diagnosis #IM #PrimaryCare #Neuro #Tremor #Action #Rest #Differential #Algorithm #Comparison
Tremor #Diagnosis #IM ... #PrimaryCare #Neuro ... #Tremor #Action ... Algorithm #Comparison #Table
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Buprenorphine - Comparison Table ... medication assisted treatment ... day for short acting ... days for long acting ... For IM formulation
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
If patient is stable ... as first-line treatment ... try Bup 0.3mg IV/IM ... increase duration of action ... Buprenorphine #Treatment
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Elimination (see Table ... offending medications (review ... Exchanges K+ for cations ... (10g PO tid) - caution ... failure of other measures
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
- Remove any traction ... after long bone fractures ... injury or after IM ... including DM • Treatment ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Borrelia recurrentis on Peripheral Blood Smear
23M Somali refugee recently arrived w/severe abd pain, confusion and fever
The table below ... Treatment is tetracycline ... or PenG 800K U IM ... initiation of treatment ... Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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in the Abortive Treatment ... Midazolam - Preferred IM ... SECOND-TIER TREATMENTS ... required; use with caution ... Pharmacology #Dosing #Table
Toxic Alcohol Ingestion: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Management
Methanol intoxication:
 • Accidental or intentional ingestion of adulterated
Ingestion: Clinical Features ... nitroprusside reaction ... toxicology #comparison #table ... #management #treatment