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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Lorazepam 0.1 mg/kg ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... seizures #management #treatment ... #algorithm #peds ... #pediatrics #neurology
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 ... , 02, suction 3. ... : 0.5-3 mg/kg IV ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
Treatment Algorithm for Active Proliferative Lupus Nephritis (Class III/IV or Mixed Class III/IV + V)
Induction Therapy
Treatment Algorithm ... Agent plus mod-high ... Oral MMF 2-3 g/d ... #Algorithm #Proliferative ... Nephritis #management #nephrology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Risk factors 3. ... on MRA/CTA • Anterior ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment ... 3 mEq/L • Seizures
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... Algorithm for Convulsive ... 02, suction 3. ... : 0.5-3 mg/kg IV ... #management #neurology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major Pre-Op ... ASA class If high ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if:
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
• Give high flow ... 3 minutes, followed ... IV infusion of 3 ... seizure #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
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volume and ICP 2. ... lidocaine, +/- pre-treatment ... Fentanyl 3mcg/kg ... adequate sedation 3. ... High ICP: 20.
Hyperkalemia Management
Pseudohyperkalemia: 1. Hemolyzed sample 2. Blood drawn from a site/line where potassium or TPN is
Hemolyzed sample 2. ... TPN is infusing 3. ... Heart: • Order a STAT ... Hyperkalemia #Management #treatment ... #potassium #high
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Treatment Protocol ... 100mg/min) 3) ... pre/post) 3rd ... mg/kg/hr 2) Propofol ... #Protocol #algorithm