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Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
Generalized Seizures ... Pseudoseizures Generalized ... Generalized seizures ... - Generalized ... (grand mal) -
Grand Mal or Generalized Tonic–Clonic Seizure on Physical Exam

#Grand #Mal #Generalized #Tonic #Clonic #Seizure #grandmal #clinical
Grand Mal or Generalized ... Tonic–Clonic Seizure ... #Mal #Generalized ... Tonic #Clonic #Seizure ... #grandmal #clinical
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
aggressive treatment of generalized ... rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... #Management #Neurology ... Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
the Patient with Seizure ... history suggest a seizure ... Characterize seizure ... - Partial vs. generalized ... #management #Neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
PRES) - Diagnosis Clinical ... agitation) • Seizures ... (Generalized > ... Risk Factor + Clinical
Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) - Toxicology

Clinical presentation
 - Symptoms of GHB toxicity include: short term anterograde amnesia,
Toxicology Clinical ... within 4-8h - Seizures ... hallucinations and seizure ... Toxicity #Diagnosis #Management
Cerebral Toxoplasmosis 
- Most comrnon CNS infection in patients with AIDS 
who are not receiving appropriate
prophylaxis Clinical ... mental status • Seizure ... Management ... Diagnosis #Overview #Management
Campylobacter
Clinical 
 • Fever 
 • Abdominal pain 
 • Diarrhea (bloody stools) 
 • Vomiting
Campylobacter Clinical ... Vomiting • Seizure ... Guillain-Barré syndrome Management ... Campylobacter #Diagnosis #Management
REBEL Review 99: Serotonin Syndrome via Yosuf Alam, MSIV

Presentation: Altered mentd status, Seizures, Myoclonus, Hypertension, Hyperthermia
mentd status, Seizures ... Diagnosis: Clinical ... SerotoninSyndrome #management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
PRES) Overview Clinico-Radiological ... • Headache • Seizures ... brain PRES Clinical ... PRES-Associated Clinical ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management