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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... seizures is algorithmic ... anti-epileptic drugs ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Emergency #Neurology
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
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Toxic: Alcohol, Medication ... , Recreational drugs ... #Causes #neurology
Drug Induced Liver Injury (DILI) - Stepwise Diagnosis Algorithm
DILI suspicion
Features toxic aetiology: Skin involvement, Kidney injury,
Drug Induced Liver ... Stepwise Diagnosis Algorithm ... duration), Several medications ... , Hidden OTC and ... Injury #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
response to the drug ... For most indications ... #management #algorithm ... pharmacology #treatment #medications ... #table #pharmacotherapy
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
Anti-Epileptic Drugs ... abnormalities on EEG ... Antiepileptics #Drugs ... Initiation #start #Algorithm ... #Neurology #SHINE
Immunosuppression in Transplantation
Induction (I):
 - Basiliximab (Simulect)
 - Alemtuzumab (Campath)
 - Rituximab
 - Anti-Thymocyte Globulin (ATG)
Induction
Immunosuppressive #Medications ... #Pharmacology #Table ... #Drugs #Induction ... #Maintenance #Management ... #Nephrology #Renal
Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disorders • Neurologic ... Anxiety Other • Medications ... Antipsychotics) • Drug ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
Drugs Used for the ... or detachment, etc ... #Medications #Treatment ... #Pharmacology #Table ... #Management
Managing side effects of birth control

Adverse effects associated with hormonal contraceptives (e.g. headache, breakthrough bleeding, etc)
contraceptives (e.g ... breakthrough bleeding, etc ... progestin component, etc ... #management #medications ... #obgyn #table #