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Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
suspect either a partial ... caused by a toxic ... and metabolic causes ... Pseudoseizures #GrandMal #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... in the Emergency ... - Duration - Partial ... #Diagnosis #Seizure ... #management #Neurology
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
Electrical Injury in ... System: CNS - Seizure ... immediate, prior to ED arrival ... Electricity #Evaluation #Diagnosis ... Management #Emergency #Algorithm
The first step is to separate seizures by how they begin in the brain. The type
, and possible causes ... Previously called partial ... start in an area ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #ILAE2017 #Classification
Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... When to suspect AIN ... oliguria • Classic triad ... #Algorithm #nephrology ... #diagnosis
Intrapartum Abnormal Fetal HR Tracing - Causes of Variability & Decelerations - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Minimal/Absent Variability
Algorithm Minimal ... Tissue hypoxia in ... Reduced maternal arterial ... hypotension • Maternal seizure ... #Algorithm #Causes
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
• Caused by splanchnic ... • ↓ Effective arterial ... Exclude other AKI causes ... Classification: ... Syndrome #Hepatology #Nephrology
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- Differential Diagnosis ... circulation If drugs, seizures ... Heavy exercise - Seizures ... ’s • Reduced Arterial ... #typeb #classification
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... Management Summary Causes ... exertion/training - Seizures ... Features: • Triad ... #Management #causes
Causes of Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac - Arrhythmia:
 • Tachyarrhythmia
 • Bradyarrhythmia
 • Supraventricular Tachycardia
Causes of Syncope ... Algorithm Cardiac ... Reduced Effective Arterial ... Defecation #Syncope #Neurology ... #Algorithm #Causes