Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Algorithm for the Treatment of Uremic Pruritus
Nonpharmacologic Treatments:
 β€’ Daily topical emollient
 β€’ Avoidance of extremes
Algorithm for the ... Treatment of Uremic ... #itching #Algorithm ... #Treatment #management ... #nephrology
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 β€’ Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Hemodialysis #Uremic ... #Uremia #Management ... #Nephrology #CKD
Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management ... Algorithm / Checklist ... soaked pledget (500 mg ... #Checklist #ENT ... #Management
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ... β€’ Induction: propofol ... EPILEPTICUS β€’ Propofol ... #neurology #seizures
Phenobarbital monotherapy algorithm for alcohol withdrawal

** EDIT - SEE UPDATED ALGORITHM HERE:
https://www.grepmed.com/images/4060/phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-protocol-pulmcrit

-Phenobarbital monotherapy has numerous advantages
- SEE UPDATED ALGORITHM ... phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-protocol-pulmcrit ... -If 15 mg/kg phenobarbital ... #Management #Alcohol ... #Protocol #PulmCrit
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Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... /kg IV, max 4 mg ... epilepticus: - Propofol ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology
Updated phenobarbital alcohol withdrawal protocol

See old algorithm here: https://www.grepmed.com/images/1485/phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-pulmcrit-protocol

The protocol was consequently modified as shown below,
See old algorithm ... phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-pulmcrit-protocol ... phenobarbital (30 mg ... #Management #Alcohol ... #Monotherapy #Algorithm
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Epilepticus - Management ... Lorazepam 0.1 mg ... Epilepticus #seizures #management ... #treatment #algorithm ... peds #pediatrics #neurology
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 β€’ IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Preventative Therapy Algorithm ... -> Neurology Consult ... #Migraine #management ... #algorithm #treatment ... #prophylaxis #neurology
Status Epilepticus 
Continuous seizure activity > 5-10 min OR >= 2 seizures without full recovery
First line
Lorazepam 2-4 mg ... IV (10 mg IM if ... infusion) β€’ Propofol ... #Epilepticus #Management ... #Neurology #Epilepsy