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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... #Management #Neurology ... Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
the Patient with Seizure ... history suggest a seizure ... additional symptoms (eg ... #Diagnosis #Seizure ... #management #Neurology
Causes of Secondary / Provoked Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Febrile
Infection
 • Sepsis
 • Encephalitis
 • Meningitis
Metabolic
Causes of Secondary ... / Provoked Seizures ... Hypocalcemia • Hyponatremia ... Secondary #Provoked #Seizures ... #Neurology #Differential
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperglycemia, Hyponatremia ... Eclampsia, Prophyria #Seizures ... #Causes #neurology
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
Causes of Hypernatremia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Polyuria scheme) e.g ... #Nephrology #Differential ... #Causes
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
on a first time seizure ... Mnemonic: • first seizure ... abnormalities on EEG ... Antiepileptics #Drugs #Seizure ... #Neurology #SHINE
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Reflex Testing - Causes ... Hyporeflexia: • Hypercalcemia ... polyneuropathy (e.g ... differential #diagnosis #table ... #neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... symptoms and signs (e.g ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... CNS infection (e.g ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... exertion/training - Seizures ... Herpes, Coxsackie, etc ... Hyperuricemia • Hyponatremia ... #treatment #nephrology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for reversible cause ... is available or seizure ... Convulsive #management #neurology ... #seizures #ACEP