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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... - Management Seizure ... between them PEDS ... SarahFoohey #Status ... #pediatrics #neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
of generalized status ... The longer the seizure ... The duration of status ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #Status
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... by 24 hours or longer ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... Electrocardiogram • Finger ... StatusEpilepticus #Management ... #Algorithm #Neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Status Epilepticus ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
• Weakness: Starts ... death Miller Fisher ... associated with Miller Fisher ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
stimulation - Single fiber ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... fluid/Lactated ringers ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management ... causes #treatment #nephrology
This is a quick overview of hormonal acne treatment for the medical student and resident.

Keep in
dermatology #treatment #photo ... #management #skin ... Lortscher D, Admani S, Satur ... Lessner E, Fisher
Paraphimosis Reduction

Reduction involves gentle traction with inward force on the glans
Equipment Needed:
 - lubricant
 - gloves
Procedure:
the glans and inner ... index and middle finger ... over the urethral meatus ... over the glans #Management ... #Urology #Paraphimosis