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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
airway adjuncts and ... mask if needed) and ... continuous vital sign ... stabilization and ... #Emergency #Neurology
Abnormal (Positive) Babinski Sign on Physical Exam

Dorsiflexion of the great toe with or without fanning of
Positive) Babinski Sign ... the other toes and ... patients with pyramidal ... Positive #Babinski #Sign ... #neurology
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
and Pseudoseizures ... point within, and ... . the location and ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Tromner Sign on Physical Exam

Tromner sign indicates pyramidal release.  The Tromner sign is flexion of
indicates pyramidal ... flexion of the thumb and ... examiner’s finger and ... upper extremity, and ... clinical #Video #Neurology
SNOOP mnemonic may catch potentially life-threatening headaches
Systemic signs and disorders
Neurologic symptoms
Onset new or changed & patient
SNOOP mnemonic may ... headaches Systemic signs ... and disorders ... Neurologic symptoms ... redflag #dangerous #neurology
Stroke Mimics - Differential Diagnosis - MINT Mnemonic
 • Metabolic: Hyper-glycemia, Hypoglycemia, Wernicke's encephalopathy, Mitochondrial Encephalopathy
Diagnosis - MINT Mnemonic ... Lactic Acidosis and ... CNS abscess • Neurologic ... : Seizure w/ post-ictal ... #neurology
Brissaud's Sign
Brissaud's Sign, a substitute for Babinski's sign, was published only 22 days after Babinski's famous
Brissaud's Sign ... Brissaud's Sign, ... quadriceps muscle and ... synergy due to pyramidal ... #Reflex #Neurology
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
middle finger and ... there is flexion and ... thumb on the same hand ... PhysicalExam #clinical #neurology ... #UMN #video #Pyramidal
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Systemic symptoms and ... signs (e.g., fever ... , myalgia), seizures ... #neurology #PHANTOMS ... #mnemonic
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... myocardial infarction, and ... #Management #Neurology ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit