Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Causes of Hypokalemia ... the cause of hypokalemia ... starts by measuring ... #algorithm #causes ... #nephrology #potassium
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... epilepticus may cause ... aspiration, hyperkalemia ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis ... Always start with ... attention to volume status ... Assess volume status ... #nephrology #sodium
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
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 ... #management #neurology
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
Buprenorphine Initiation ... meds: The following ... q 6 hours PRN nausea ... Buprenorphine #Initiation ... #Algorithm #Treatment
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
Most cases are related ... affect the JAK-STAT ... Splenomegaly Diagnosis ... A conclusive diagnosis ... β€’ Treatment algorithms