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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 ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... #pharmacology #
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive Status ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology ... #Pharmacology
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
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 ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
mimic the “Starved state ... mobilizes fatty acids ... produce Acetoacetic acid ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #treatment
Toxic Alcohol Ingestion: Methanol
Solvent found in cleaning and printing solutions, adhesives, stains, paint removers,
antifreeze agent in
solutions, adhesives, stains ... gasoline additive Pharmacology ... Metabolite (eg. formic acid ... #Diagnosis #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