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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
- Management Seizure ... 5 mins or two seizures ... #3 → Infusion ... #seizures #management ... #treatment #algorithm
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 ... escalating anti-epileptic ... twitter.com/thame #Seizure
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... #Refractory #Seizures ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Algorithm for Convulsive ... for reversible cause ... is available or seizure ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... management #neurology #seizures
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Stabilization Phase (Seizure ... (Seizure 5-30 ... (Seizure 30-60 ... (Seizure more than ... #algorithm
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
you start Anti-Epileptic ... a first time seizure ... Mnemonic: • first seizure ... Antiepileptics #Drugs #Seizure ... Initiation #start #Algorithm
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
• Headache • Seizures ... • Headache • Seizures ... Constipation, Seizures ... nonconvulsive status epilepticus ... mEq/L • Seizures
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
evidence-based framework to approach ... short course of treatment ... provide empiric treatment ... and lowers the seizure ... HSV PCR would cause
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Treatment Protocol ... 1st line (seizures ... -30 mins) - If seizures ... 100mg/min) 3) ... #algorithm #neurology