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Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Algorithm for Convulsive ... for reversible cause ... anesthetics #Convulsive ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
which may cause ... may cause aspiration ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... Status #Epilepticus
Status Epilepticus Management

 • Definition of Status Epilepticus
 • Diagnostic Workup
 • Potential Causes

Treatment of Status
Management ... • Potential Causes ... Upon Arrival to ICU ... #Management #epilepsy ... #neurology #seizure
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Algorithm for Convulsive ... for reversible cause ... ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ... Treatment #Algorithm #Convulsive ... #management #neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... : • Admit to PICU ... infusion of 2 mcg ... #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
The ECF and ICF ... causes Hyperkalemia ... #foamed #criticalcare ... #management #diagnosis ... #treatment #pharmacology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... nonconvulsive status epilepticus ... the underlying cause ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Serologic and EMG ... : - Bedside: ice ... Myasthenia Crises ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... the determined cause ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... #icu #clinical ... #pharmacology
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Incidence: 1 to 2 cases ... Electrodiagnostic studies (Ex EMG ... intensive care unit (ICU ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology