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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
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
aggressive treatment of generalized ... was described previously ... rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... #Refractory #Seizures
Causes of Primary Epileptic Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Focal - Non-Dyscognitive - Features of
 • Aura
Causes of Primary Epileptic ... Seizures - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Dyscognitive Generalized ... #Epilepsy #Seizures
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
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
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... of additional symptoms ... such as: - Syncope ... - Partial vs. generalized ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) - ICU OnePager

Scoring Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS):
 • PAWSS
 • CIWA-Ar
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- 1-3 usually generalized ... seizures - ... Status epilepticus ... #diagnosis #treatment ... #management #etoh
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
Gestational Hypertension & Preeclampsia

Gestational Hypertension (gHTN) 
• BP > 140/90 
• Onset > 20 wks gestation
Cerebral/visual symptoms ... Preeclampsia + Grand ... Mal Seizure ... Classification #Diagnosis
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Generalized Weakness ... - Differential Diagnosis ... statin, chemo), EtOH ... Polyneuropathy, ALS ... #Differential #Diagnosis