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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... Lorazepam 0.1 mg/kg ... seizures #management #treatment ... #algorithm #peds ... #pediatrics #neurology
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... Hypomagnesemia • Hypokalemia ... Hypocalcemia (rarely) Treatment ... • Adult load: 2- ... 1 gm/hour • Pediatric
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Blood transfusion, Hypercalcemia ... on MRA/CTA • Anterior ... • EEG: With persistent ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Treatment Protocol ... If no effect, can ... mg/kg/hr 2) Propofol ... #Epilepticus #Treatment ... #Protocol #algorithm
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
Algorithm 1. ... and HFpEF* 2. ... Statins: all patients ... current guidelines (eg ... (hypervolemia may
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis ... the face, or the anterior ... diminished functional status ... positive patients Treatment ... Prednisone at 1 mg/kg