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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Management of Seizures ... management of active seizures ... Pharmacologic treatment ... twitter.com/thame #Seizure ... #Emergency #Neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... rely upon rapid seizure ... myocardial infarction, and ... #Management #Neurology ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... airway, breathing, and ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm ... #Neurology #pharmacology ... #dosing #seizure
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
occurred during ... neuro-Imaging • abnormal Neurologic ... including FNDs and ... Initiation #start #Algorithm ... #Neurology #SHINE
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... Algorithm for Convulsive ... ABCDEFG (ABC's and ... #management #neurology ... #seizures #ACEP
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment ... Algorithm for Convulsive ... ABCDEFG (ABC's and ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
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Hemorrhage (ICH) and ... lidocaine, +/- pre-treatment ... sedation • During ... Manage ICP and Seizures ... Pathophysiology #neurology
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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of Ongoing Seizure ... #Abortive #Seizure ... #Medications #Neurology ... #Pharmacology # ... Dosing #Table
Aimovig (Erenumab)
Mechanism: Calcitonin Gene-related Peptide Receptor Antagonist 
Indication: Preventive Treatment of Migraines:
Dosing: 70 mg SQ monthly,
Indication: Preventive Treatment ... reaction (expected) and ... Erenumab #Migraine #Neurology ... #Pharmacology # ... Dosing
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Status Epilepticus Treatment ... Protocol 1st line (seizures ... -30 mins) - If seizures ... #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management