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Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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symptoms and signs (e.g ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... CNS infection (e.g ... #neurology #PHANTOMS ... #mnemonic
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
SHINE Mnemonic: ... abnormalities on EEG ... Initiation #start #Algorithm ... #Neurology #SHINE ... #mnemonic
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
with previously stable ... risk factors (eg ... (eg, patientswith ... (eg, presence of ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Phenytoin - May cause ... hypotension and ... Pentobarbital - Titrate to EEG ... Midazolam - Titrate to EEG ... #Medications #Neurology