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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
between them PEDS ... seizures #management #treatment ... #algorithm #peds ... #pediatrics #neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... The longer the seizure ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
and the index finger ... #Moro #Reflex #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Clinical ... #Video #Neurology
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
classically trained fencer ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Clinical Picture ... Clinical DX: - ... stimulation - Single fiber ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment ... Algorithm for Hemodialysis ... clothing • Keep finger ... #Pruritus #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Hemodialysis
Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) -  Hand and Finger Hypermobility and Hyperextension on Physical Exam

#EDS #Ehlers #Danlos
) - Hand and Finger ... Physical Exam #EDS ... Danlos #Hands #Finger ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #neurology
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
if they have no clinical ... purposes of this algorithm ... echo is positive, treatment ... under nail bed of fingers ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
meningococcal, H1N1) Clinical ... Guillain-Barre Clinical ... Treatment: • Plasmapheresis ... diagnosis #management #treatment ... #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... by 24 hours or longer ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs