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Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
the Patient with Seizure ... history suggest a seizure ... of additional symptoms ... - Syncope - Stroke ... #management #Neurology
Differential Diagnosis for Transient Confusion -  6 S Approach:

• Sugar
• Syncope
• Seizure
• Stroke
• Substances
• Sleepiness

#AMS
Differential Diagnosis ... • Syncope • Seizure ... • Stroke • Substances ... Transient #confusion #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Stroke Mimics - Differential Diagnosis - MINT Mnemonic
 • Metabolic: Hyper-glycemia, Hypoglycemia, Wernicke's encephalopathy, Mitochondrial Encephalopathy
Differential Diagnosis ... CNS abscess • Neurologic ... : Seizure w/ post-ictal ... #Mimics #CVA #Differential ... MINT #Mnemonic #neurology
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
Generalized Seizures ... include the entire cortex ... Generalized seizures ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Differential Diagnosis of Transient Ischemic Attack and Stroke
 - TIA/stroke 
 - Seizure 
 - Hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia
Differential Diagnosis ... - TIA/stroke ... - Seizure - ... Mimics #CVA #TIA #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Management of status epilepticus

Big thanks to Dr. Grossman, one of MetroHealth's neurocritical care attendings for his
Management of status ... summary on the management ... #Seizure #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare # ... Neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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papilledema • Horner ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... conditions: • Stroke ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures
Indications for tPA in Stroke:
 • Clinical diagnosis of ischemic stroke
 • Measurable neurologic deficit
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Indications for tPA in Stroke ... • Measurable neurologic ... deficit • Onset of symptoms ... #cva #management ... #neurology
Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
Findings, Signs and Symptoms ... Eric Strong https ... #Syncope #Differential ... Classification #Table #CriticalCare ... #Sign #Symptoms