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QT / QTc Interval Measurement in Irregular Rhythms
2 Approaches:
 • Measure and calculate the QTc for
QT / QTc Interval ... the associated QT ... intervals on the EKG ... cardiology #diagnosis #ecg ... #ekg #electrocardiogram
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... additional symptoms (eg ... speech abnormality, etc ... Postictal state #Algorithm ... #management #Neurology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Pulse oximetry • Electrocardiogram ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm ... #Neurology #pharmacology ... #dosing #seizure
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
occurred during ... neuro-Imaging • abnormal Neurologic ... abnormalities on EEG ... Initiation #start #Algorithm ... #Neurology #SHINE
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
and a prolonged QT ... waves - Short QT ... waves • Short QT ... diagnosis #cardiology #ecg ... #ekg #electrocardiogram
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Pentobarbital - Titrate to EEG ... Midazolam - Titrate to EEG ... #Medications #Neurology ... #Pharmacology #Dosing ... #Table
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Protocol 1st line (seizures ... -30 mins) - If seizures ... over 5 min (need EKG ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management