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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... ensuring adequate perfusion ... Pharmacologic treatment ... The focus is on ... #Neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... IV, then infusion ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology ... #Pharmacology
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Epilepticus - Management ... Lorazepam 0.1 mg/kg ... Anti-epileptic #3 → Infusion ... #treatment #algorithm ... peds #pediatrics #neurology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... /hr infusion as ... StatusEpilepticus #Management ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... #pharmacology #
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Convulsive #management ... #neurology #seizures
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Recurrent Polymorphic VT ... Torsades de Pointes - Management ... Algorithm Drugs ... TorsadesdePointes #TDP #Management ... #Algorithm
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... (max: 1000 mg) infusion ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... Adequate perfusion ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
over 5 min (need EKG ... ), Maint. infusion ... ), Maint. infusion ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management
Neuromuscular Blockade (Paralytics) and Monitoring

Neuromuscular blockade caring for patients with severe ARDS and may reduce mortality.
corneal abrasions, & DVTs ... by continuous infusion ... Monitoring: • EEG ... Paralytics #Monitoring #neurology ... criticalcare #ARDS #management