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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
of Seizures ... active seizures ... starting with a rapid assessment ... Pharmacologic treatment ... #Emergency #Neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... Midazolam 10 mg IM ... ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ... is available or seizure ... #neurology #seizures
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment ... Midazolam 10 mg IM ... #Epilepticus #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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of Ongoing Seizure ... Midazolam - Preferred IM ... #Medications #Neurology ... #Pharmacology # ... Dosing #Table
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
for Status Epilepticus ... Fosphenytoin 20 PE/kg IM ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... #pharmacology # ... dosing #seizure
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
The assessment of ... to be in ADHF starts ... differential #algorithm #management ... #table #foamed ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... exertion/training - Seizures ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... per day until stable ... #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Diagnosis and Management ... PEA/VF • Labs: BMP ... Elimination (see Table ... Optimize volume status ... #nephrology #K
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Treatment Protocol ... 1st line (seizures ... intranasal/buccal/IM ... Protocol #algorithm #neurology ... #management
Alcohol Use Disorder - Maintenance Treatment
Naltrexone (first line) - First line for most people without contraindications
- Maintenance Treatment ... qday OR 380 mg IM ... cocaine, PTSD, seizure ... #management #pharmacology ... #table #addiction