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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... which may cause ... may cause aspiration ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Management of status epilepticus

Big thanks to Dr. Grossman, one of MetroHealth's neurocritical care attendings for his
Management of status ... epilepticus Big ... #Management #Seizure ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare ... #Neurology
Status Epilepticus Management

 • Definition of Status Epilepticus
 • Diagnostic Workup
 • Potential Causes

Treatment of Status
Management ... • Potential Causes ... #Management #epilepsy ... #neurology #seizure ... #management #treatment
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
you start Anti-Epileptic ... Remote Symptomatic Cause ... Remote Symptomatic Cause ... abnormalities on EEG ... start #Algorithm #Neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... infusion of 2 mcg ... maximum of 24 mcg ... #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
for reversible cause ... ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ... is available or seizure ... Algorithm #Convulsive #management ... #neurology #seizures
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
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Movement disorders, Seizure ... autoantibodies that will cause ... Lumbar Puncture, EEG ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology ... cerebritis #diagnosis #management
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
if necessary, secure ... alternate vasopressor (e.g ... as patient is stable ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Diagnosis and Management ... symptoms are not caused ... of diagnosis (e.g ... presentations: epileptic ... seizure, cranial