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Americal Epilepsy Society - Proposed treatment algorithm for status epilepticus.

#Management #Neurology #Status #Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures #AES
for status epilepticus ... #Management #Neurology ... #Status #Epilepticus ... #Refractory #Seizures ... #AES #Algorithm
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
may cause permanent ... cause aspiration ... #Management #Neurology ... #Epilepticus #Refractory ... #Seizures #Algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for reversible cause ... IV (3000 mg) Refractory ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for reversible cause ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY ... #Algorithm #Convulsive ... #management #neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Altered mental status ... , analgesics refractory ... #neurology #PHANTOMS ... #mnemonic
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Epilepticus in ... Early Status Epilepticus ... Refractory Status ... #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Causes of Peripheral ... Weakness • Cardio-pulmonary ... Dystrophy • Statin ... Peripheral #Weakness #Neurology ... #Causes
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
you start Anti-Epileptic ... SHINE Mnemonic: ... Initiation #start #Algorithm ... #Neurology #SHINE ... #mnemonic
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... (30 - 60 mins) REFRACTORY ... STATUS EPILEPTICUS ... #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Fluid Overload (pulmonary ... edema refractory ... altered mental status ... Dialyzer is rigid case ... RRT #managment #nephrology