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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
of Seizures The ... seizures is algorithmic ... Pharmacologic treatment ... twitter.com/thame #Seizure ... #Algorithm #Management
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 ... #Management #Neurology ... Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... - Differential ... Hyperglycemia, Hyponatremia ... Eclampsia, Prophyria #Seizures ... #Causes #neurology
Causes of Secondary / Provoked Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Febrile
Infection
 • Sepsis
 • Encephalitis
 • Meningitis
Metabolic
Causes of Secondary ... / Provoked Seizures ... Hypocalcemia • Hyponatremia ... Secondary #Provoked #Seizures ... #Neurology #Differential
Hyponatremia with Severe Symptoms - Management Algorithm with Hypertonic Saline
The goal of acute management is to
Hyponatremia with ... Algorithm with ... Na causing the seizure ... #Algorithm #treatment ... Hypertonic #Saline #nephrology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
usually caused by ... Assess volume status ... of symptomatic (seizures ... #Differential # ... #management #nephrology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
IV access 4. ... for reversible cause ... is available or seizure ... #management #neurology ... #seizures #ACEP
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Summary Causes ... exertion/training - Seizures ... Hyperuricemia • Hyponatremia ... #causes #treatment ... #nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
 •
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... exertion/training, Seizures ... #Summary #causes ... #treatment
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
• Headache • Seizures ... • Headache • Seizures ... Reversible course Differential ... Constipation, Seizures ... 2-3 mEq/L • Seizures