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Causes of Provoked Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - "DIMS" Mnemonic
Drugs:
 • Drug overdose
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - "DIMS" Mnemonic ... Syndrome #DIMS #Mnemonic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs ... SHINE Mnemonic: ... abnormalities on EEG ... Initiation #start #Algorithm ... Neurology #SHINE #mnemonic
Initial assessment and management of coma in pediatric population.

Airway - is it secure? 
Breathing — is
Airway - is it secure ... Scale Exposure - e.g ... Coma #Pediatrics #Peds ... #ABCs #CriticalCare
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... CNS infection (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... neurology #PHANTOMS #mnemonic
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Stabilization Phase (Seizure ... infusion of 2 mcg ... maximum of 24 mcg ... neurology #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
hypertension (e.g ... visual disturbance, seizure ... Emergency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
ventilator circuit secure ... - Dermal gel pads ... - Central line secure ... lines patent - ECG ... #Post #Prone #CriticalCare
Headaches Overview - Primary vs Secondary Headaches

What’s the Core Difference?
 • Primary headache = headache is
Use the mnemonic ... nausea, aura • Cluster ... Headaches – Use the mnemonic ... ., seizures) • ... Neurological signs (seizure
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... Post-traumatic seizure ... skull fracture, e.g ... #Algorithm #Management ... trama #pediatrics #peds