4 results
Alcohol Withdrawal Management Algorithm

Mild vs Moderate/Severe

#Management #Alcohol #Withdrawal #EtOH #Protocol #Algorithm #Phenobarbital #Diazepam #Valium
Algorithm Mild ... Alcohol #Withdrawal #EtOH ... #Protocol #Algorithm ... #Phenobarbital ... #Diazepam #Valium
Status Epilepticus 
Continuous seizure activity > 5-10 min OR >= 2 seizures without full recovery
First line
2-4 mg IV • Diazepam ... 20 mg/kg IV • Phenobarbital ... infusion) • Propofol ... #Epilepticus #Management ... #Neurology #Epilepsy
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... therapy: o Diazepam ... needed or • Phenobarbital ... mg/kg/hr or • Propofol
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Treatment Protocol ... no IV access: Diazepam ... 100mg/min) 3) Phenobarbital ... #algorithm #neurology ... #management