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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... between them PEDS ... seizures #management #treatment ... #algorithm #peds ... #pediatrics #neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... of generalized status ... In short, best outcomes ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
myasthenia Diagnosis ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... Myasthenia #Gravis #diagnosis ... #management #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Altered mental status ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... #management #neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
of Convulsive Status ... renal function test ... seizure #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... Optimize volume status ... #Hyperkalemia #Diagnosis ... #potassium #nephrology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... stratification #diagnosis
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment ... in the United States ... than the Epley. ... positional #vertigo #neurology ... instructions #clinical #video
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment ... in the United States ... than the Epley. ... positional #vertigo #neurology ... instructions #clinical #video