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Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... or • Valproic acid ... StatusEpilepticus #Management ... #Algorithm #Neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... altered mental status ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... treatment #table #foamed
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Status Epilepticus ... • IV Valproic acid ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Acid Reflux - Management Algorithm
 - Step down and stop; restart on lowest effective dose if
Acid Reflux - Management ... Algorithm - Step ... bed, Head of bed elevation ... frequent meals #Acid ... #Algorithm #ppi
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
mimic the “Starved state ... mobilizes fatty acids ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #treatment ... #criticalcare #foamed
Purpose: We sought to develop a patient decision aid to promote shared decision-making for patients who
patient decision aid ... , named SynDA, is ... 30-day risk is stated ... , named SynDA, to ... #Management #PatientInfo
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
and transport STAT ... qivinq tranexamic acid ... warm blankets, forced-air ... Survey #CABCDE #management
Paraphimosis Reduction

Reduction involves gentle traction with inward force on the glans
Equipment Needed:
 - lubricant
 - gloves
Procedure:
minutes while elevating ... foreskin with a ring formed ... over the urethral meatus ... over the glans #Management
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... 1) Valproic acid ... mins) REFRACTORY STATUS ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management