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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
of Seizures ... and bag-valve mask ... ensuring adequate perfusion ... The focus is on ... #Emergency #Neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures
Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
Priority-based management ... patient in PEA arrest ... Cardiac POCUS 3 ... Start vasopressor infusion ... #criticalcare
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Electrocardiogram • Finger ... 0.5-3.0-mg/kg/hr infusion ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... pharmacology #dosing #seizure
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Systemic N - Neurologic ... ICP, Neoplasm, Seizure ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... primary #secondary #management ... #neurology
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
valve & viral filter ... using BVM: Hold mask ... • Secure ETT ... Checklist #SARSCoV2 #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Then, ask 3 questions ... of symptomatic (seizures ... coma. respiratory arrest ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... exertion/training - Seizures ... decreased renal perfusion ... fluid/Lactated ringers ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
See Drug Dosing Binder ... ) • Use POCUS ... chest: needle/finger ... Neurosurgery; consider seizure ... Survey #CABCDE #management
ZERO POINT SURVEY (ZPS) - STEPUP Mnemonic

Dubbed the ‘Zero Point Survey’ (ZPS), so called because first
assessment and management ... Breathe, Talk, See, Focus ... Environment - Danger ... #CriticalCare # ... Arrest #Preshospital