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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 ... Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Management of Seizures ... management of active seizures ... continuous vital sign ... Pharmacologic treatment ... twitter.com/thame #Seizure
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... for reversible cause ... is available or seizure ... Consider consulting anesthesia ... #seizures #ACEP
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia is usually caused ... a physiologic approach ... the underlying cause ... of symptomatic (seizures ... #management #nephrology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Approach to Headaches ... Altered mental status ... • Meningeal signs ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Status Epilepticus Management

 • Definition of Status Epilepticus
 • Diagnostic Workup
 • Potential Causes

Treatment of Status
• Potential Causes ... Treatment of ... Management #epilepsy #neurology ... #seizure #management ... #treatment
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
Guidelines for Crises ... Signs of severe ... alteration in mental status ... A). ❼ Control seizures ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
if necessary, secure ... thoracotomy is a better treatment ... examination and vital signs ... PERICARDIOCENTESIS (sub-xiphoid approach ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
• Headache • Seizures ... • Headache • Seizures ... Constipation, Seizures ... the underlying cause ... 2-3 mEq/L • Seizures
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 ... for reversible cause ... Consider consulting anesthesia ... #Neurology #Pharmacology