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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 ... The focus is on ... twitter.com/thame #Seizure ... #Emergency #Neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... cause aspiration, hyperkalemia ... #Management #Neurology ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypomagnesemia, Hypocalcemia ... Eclampsia, Prophyria #Seizures ... #Causes #neurology
Causes of Secondary / Provoked Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Febrile
Infection
 • Sepsis
 • Encephalitis
 • Meningitis
Metabolic
Secondary / Provoked Seizures ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperglycemia • Hypocalcemia ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... papilledema • Horner ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Causes of Hemiplegia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cerebral Hemisphere (Contralateral motor cortex)
 • Aphasia
 • Apraxia
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Contralateral motor cortex ... Asterognosia • Seizures ... #Hemiplegia #Neurology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Adult ACLS - Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least 2
Adult ACLS - Cardiac ... Arrest Algorithm ... 2 minutes. or sooner ... Reversible Causes: • Hypovolemia ... cardiacarrest #Algorithm
Adult Cardiac Arrest - ACLS Circular Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least
Adult Cardiac Arrest ... ACLS Circular Algorithm ... 2 minutes. or sooner ... Reversible Causes: • Hypovolemia ... cardiacarrest #Algorithm
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Algorithm - Approach ... system (stroke, seizure ... are listed in order ... #Algorithm #differential ... nephrotic #syndrome #nephrology
Causes of Status Epilepticus in Adults
METABOLIC DISTURBANCES
Hepatic encephalopathy
Hypocalcemia
Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia
Hyponatremia
Uremia
INFECTIOUS PROCESSES
Central nervous system abscess
Encephalitis
Meningitis
WITHDRAWAL SYNDROMES
Alcohol
Antiepileptic drugs
Baclofen
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
CENTRAL
Epilepticus in Adults ... encephalopathy Hypocalcemia ... #Epilepticus #Seizures ... diagnosis #causes #neurology