Encephalopathy Flashcards
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Etiology of encephalopathy (TME - toxic, metabolic encephalopathy)
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Septic Hepatic Uremic (Urea > 60) Hypo/Hypernatremic Other electrolytes Hypoglycemia Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia/DKA Wernicke's Hypoxic-ischemic Post-transplantation GIB Dehydration Benzodiazepines
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Lab tests to determine aetiology
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CBC Coagulation Electrolytes Ca, Mg, PO4 Glucose Urea nitrogen Creatinine/ LFTs + bili, ammonia Serum osmolality Arterial blood gases Toxicologic screening Blood/CSF cultures TSH/T4, T3 Vitamin B12 Cortisol
