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Alcohol Withdrawal Management Algorithm

Mild vs Moderate/Severe

#Management #Alcohol #Withdrawal #EtOH #Protocol #Algorithm #Phenobarbital #Diazepam #Valium
Alcohol Withdrawal ... Management Algorithm ... #EtOH #Protocol ... #Algorithm #Phenobarbital ... #Diazepam #Valium
Baclofen Toxicology

 • Baclofen is an agonist at GABA-B receptors, similar to GHB. Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, Ethanol,
Baclofen Toxicology ... • Baclofen ... Benzodiazepines, ... , Ethanol, and Propofol ... • Baclofen withdrawal
Phenobarbital monotherapy algorithm for alcohol withdrawal

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-Phenobarbital monotherapy has numerous advantages
Phenobarbital monotherapy algorithm ... - SEE UPDATED ALGORITHM ... phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-protocol-pulmcrit ... advantages compared to benzodiazepines ... #Protocol #PulmCrit
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Therapeutic trial of diazepam ... Therapy: - BDZ: Diazepam ... Symptomatic Therapy: - Baclofen ... valproate, vigabatrin, propofol ... Management #treatment #neurology
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) - ICU OnePager

Scoring Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS):
 • PAWSS
 • CIWA-Ar
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Alcohol Withdrawal ... Scoring Alcohol Withdrawal ... Treatment: • Benzodiazepines ... Barbituates • Propofol ... Haloperidol • Baclofen
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... therapy: o Diazepam ... mg/kg/hr or • Propofol ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm ... #Neurology #pharmacology
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
Encephalitis Meningitis WITHDRAWAL ... Antiepileptic drugs Baclofen ... Barbiturates Benzodiazepines ... diagnosis #causes #neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
OR • IV Diazepam ... OR • PR Diazepam ... than two doses of Benzodiazepines ... seizure #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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INITIAL THERAPY - Diazepam ... - Preferred IV benzodiazepine ... - Preferred IM benzodiazepine ... respiratory status - Propofol ... #Medications #Neurology
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Epilepticus Treatment Protocol ... no IV access: Diazepam ... 2 mg/kg/hr 2) Propofol ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Protocol ... #algorithm #neurology