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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
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
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Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
of Convulsive Status ... OR • IV Diazepam ... OR • PR Diazepam ... than two doses of Benzodiazepines ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
alteration in mental status ... using standard protocols ... incremental dose of benzodiazepine ... thiopental or propofol ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... therapy: o Diazepam ... mg/kg/hr or • Propofol ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm
Baclofen Toxicology

 • Baclofen is an agonist at GABA-B receptors, similar to GHB. Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, Ethanol,
Benzodiazepines, ... , Ethanol, and Propofol ... intoxication • Baclofen withdrawal ... #pharmacology #diagnosis
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) - ICU OnePager

Scoring Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS):
 • PAWSS
 • CIWA-Ar
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Alcohol Withdrawal ... seizures - Status ... Treatment: • Benzodiazepines ... Barbituates • Propofol ... Syndrome #AWS #diagnosis
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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INITIAL THERAPY - Diazepam ... monitor respiratory status ... - Preferred IV benzodiazepine ... - Preferred IM benzodiazepine ... - Propofol Infusion
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... Treatment Protocol ... no IV access: Diazepam ... mins) REFRACTORY STATUS ... #algorithm #neurology
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
Causes of Status ... Encephalitis Meningitis WITHDRAWAL ... Barbiturates Benzodiazepines ... antidepressants #Status ... #Differential #diagnosis