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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... In short, best outcomes ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm ... #PulmCrit
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 ā€¢ Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Varies ā€¢ No neurologic ... findings BPPV ā€¢ Short-lived ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm ... #differential #
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
hemorrhage (DAH ... coagulopathy) ā€¢ CBC w differential ... anti-GBM) Other tests ... Renal #Syndromes #differential ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Algorithm for Chronic ... Obstructive Pulmonary ... COPD assessment test ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Pulmonary #LABA
Pulmonary Renal Syndrome

Definition: Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + Glomerulonephritis
Presentation (Pulmonary and renal manifestations can occur weeks apart):
symptomatology Differential ... BAL ā†’ confirm DAH ... , biopsy By Tess ... Renal #Syndrome #differential ... #diagnosis #nephrology
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... nephrotoxicity from a short ... course of treatment ... provide empiric treatment ... #HSV #PulmCrit
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Differentials? ... D D-lactate (short ... Classicallyā€¯ noted with pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology ... Base #Gas #VBG #differential
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... with presence of pulmonary ... & Dry) is the treatment ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
primary lesions - differential ... Keep fingernails short ... #Pruritus #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Hemodialysis ... Uremia #Management #Nephrology