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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 ... follows a stepwise approach ... twitter.com/thame #Seizure
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... epilepticus may cause ... Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Causes of Primary Epileptic Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Focal - Non-Dyscognitive - Features of
 • Aura
Causes of Primary ... Epileptic Seizures ... Epileptic #Epilepsy #Seizures ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Causes
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure ... Seizure Mimics: ... cardiovascular causes ... PNES): Behavioral events ... #Elderly #Neurology
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Eclampsia, Prophyria #Seizures ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #neurology
Causes of Secondary / Provoked Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Febrile
Infection
 • Sepsis
 • Encephalitis
 • Meningitis
Metabolic
Causes of Secondary ... / Provoked Seizures ... Secondary #Provoked #Seizures ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Causes
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
syncope from other causes ... (seizure, dizziness ... precipitating events ... Common causes of ... #Differential #Algorithm
Causes of Hemiplegia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cerebral Hemisphere (Contralateral motor cortex)
 • Aphasia
 • Apraxia
 •
Causes of Hemiplegia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Asterognosia • Seizures ... #Hemiplegia #Neurology ... #Causes
Syncope vs Seizure - Diagnostic Algorithm
Clues distinguishing syncope from seizure.

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong
Syncope vs Seizure ... Clues distinguishing ... syncope from seizure ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #Syncope #Seizure ... #neurology
Tranexamic Acid - Indications and Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics:
 • MOA: Inhibits plasminogen activation to plasmin & inhibits fibrinolysis
Indications and Pharmacology ... : Urine Common Uses ... rapid injection; Nausea ... Increases risk of seizures ... arterial thrombotic events