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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
of generalized status ... epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for reversible cause ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology ... #Pharmacology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... #pharmacology # ... dosing #seizure
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
 •
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm ... like they are going ... Associated with nausea ... differential #diagnosis #neurology ... #management
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for reversible cause ... ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ... #Convulsive #management ... #neurology #seizures
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
then be excreted using ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
altered mental status ... Dialyzer is rigid case ... 3-5 hr session using ... #Therapy #RRT #managment ... #nephrology #CRRT
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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monitor respiratory status ... Phenytoin - May cause ... #Medications #Neurology ... #Pharmacology # ... Dosing #Table
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... 20mg rectally (using ... mins) REFRACTORY STATUS ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management
Management of Anthracyclines and HER2 Antagonist Cardiotoxicity
Anthracyclines cause cardiomyopathy:
 ✖ Reduction in left ventricular ejection fraction
Management of Anthracyclines ... Anthracyclines cause ... HER2 agents cause ... beta blocker, or statin ... cardiology #oncology #pharmacology