Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Buprenorphine Initiation for the Uninitiated
1) WAIT FOR MODERATE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
 - Precipitated withdrawal can be caused
Buprenorphine Initiation ... withdrawal can be caused ... withdrawal, begin initiation ... guidance. 2) START ... following day, start
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 β€’ first seizure occurred
Do you start Anti-Epileptic ... Drugs (AEDs) on ... Seizure #FirstTime #Initiation ... #start #Algorithm ... #Neurology #SHINE
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... of hypokalemia starts ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #causes #nephrology
Causes of Polyneuropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 β€’ Metabolic: DM, Hypothyroidism, CKD, Cirrhosis, Nutritional deficiency
 β€’
Causes of Polyneuropathy ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... β€’ Toxic: EtOH, Meds ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #neurology
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... treat underlying cause ... , CNS Disease, Meds ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #nephrology
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
FLAGS - In all cases ... splenomegaly, abnormal neurology ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm ... Pathway #Child #Peds
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 β€’ an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
More likely to cause ... myasthenia usually β€’ Starts ... glucocorticoids - can cause ... should precede initiation ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
Buprenorphine Initiation ... Algorithm Adjunctive ... meds: The following ... q 6 hours PRN nausea ... Buprenorphine #Initiation