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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 ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm #peds ... #pediatrics #neurology
Causes of Unprovoked Pediatric Seizures -  Epilepsy Syndromes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infantile:
 • Benign
Unprovoked Pediatric Seizures ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Infantile ... of Infancy • West ... #Peds #Pediatrics
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... In short, best outcomes ... rely upon rapid seizure ... #Management #Neurology ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
Encephalopathy Syndrome ... Altered mental status ... agitation) • Seizures ... Immunomodulatory meds ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Causes of Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infantile:
 • Benign Focal Epilepsy of Infancy
 • West
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Infantile ... of Infancy • West ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
REBEL Review 99: Serotonin Syndrome via Yosuf Alam, MSIV

Presentation: Altered mentd status, Seizures, Myoclonus, Hypertension, Hyperthermia
99: Serotonin Syndrome ... Altered mentd status ... , Seizures, Myoclonus ... confirmatory lab tests ... Cornerstone of treatment
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Altered mental status ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment ... : Treat with AEDs ... #neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Algorithm Red ... papilledema • Horner syndrome ... Altered mental status ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... #Algorithm #neurology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis ... Assess volume status ... demyelination syndrome ... of symptomatic (seizures ... #nephrology #sodium
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
of Convulsive Status ... renal function test ... #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm