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Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
Generalized Seizures ... Generalized seizures ... (grand mal) - ... Classification #Diagnosis ... Neurology #Signs #Symptoms
Causes of Primary Epileptic Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Focal - Non-Dyscognitive - Features of
 • Aura
Causes of Primary Epileptic ... Seizures - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Epilepsy #Seizures ... #Algorithm #Causes
Differential diagnosis of seizures #Diagnosis #EM #Neuro #Seizure #Epileptic #NonEpileptic #Differential #Algorithm #Ddxof
Differential diagnosis ... of seizures #Diagnosis ... #EM #Neuro #Seizure ... #Epileptic #NonEpileptic ... #Differential #Algorithm
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 ... #Refractory #Seizures ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline
Minor withdrawal (6 to 36 hours) - Tremulousness, mild anxiety, headache, diaphoresis, palpitations, gastrointestinal
brief flurry of generalized ... tonic-clonic seizures ... period; status epilepticus ... Withdrawal #Timeline #etoh ... #diagnosis
Focal Seizures
Focal Seizures With Impairment of Consciousness
 - The seizure may or may not start with
autonomic or psvchic symptoms ... autonomic or psychic symptoms ... Become Generalized ... that become generalized ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... of additional symptoms ... - Partial vs. generalized ... Postictal state #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Seizure
Causes of Unprovoked Pediatric Seizures -  Epilepsy Syndromes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infantile:
 • Benign
Unprovoked Pediatric Seizures ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Infantile ... Dravet Syndrome Generalized ... #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Unprovoked ... Simple, Complex • Generalized ... #Algorithm #Causes
Alcohol Use Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Tolerance (reduced sensitivity to effects of EtOH)
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to effects of EtOH ... • Withdrawal symptoms ... tremor, insomnia, seizure ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Symptoms