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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

** EDIT - SEE UPDATED ALGORITHM HERE:
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-Phenobarbital monotherapy has numerous advantages
- SEE UPDATED ALGORITHM ... phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-protocol-pulmcrit ... advantages compared to benzodiazepines ... disorder and avoid seizure ... #Protocol #PulmCrit
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Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) - ICU OnePager

Scoring Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS):
 • PAWSS
 • CIWA-Ar
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Seizures (6-48 ... usually generalized seizures ... Treatment: • Benzodiazepines ... Barbituates • Propofol ... Haloperidol • Baclofen
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Stabilization Phase (Seizure ... OR • IV Diazepam ... OR • PR Diazepam ... than two doses of Benzodiazepines ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
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 ... pharmacology #dosing #seizure
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 ... #Epilepticus #Seizures
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Treatment of Ongoing Seizure ... INITIAL THERAPY - Diazepam ... - Preferred IV benzodiazepine ... respiratory status - Propofol ... #Abortive #Seizure
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Epilepticus Treatment Protocol ... 1st line (seizures ... no IV access: Diazepam ... -30 mins) - If seizures ... #algorithm #neurology