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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 ... 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
mental status • Seizures ... brief flurry of generalized ... tonic-clonic seizures ... period; status epilepticus ... 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 ... suggesting alternative diagnosis ... - Partial vs. generalized ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) - Toxicology

Clinical presentation
 - Symptoms of GHB toxicity include: short term anterograde amnesia,
of GHB toxicity ... within 4-8h - Seizures ... hallucinations and seizure ... GHB #Toxicology #Toxicity ... #Diagnosis #Management
Gestational Hypertension & Preeclampsia

Gestational Hypertension (gHTN) 
• BP > 140/90 
• Onset > 20 wks gestation
Cerebral/visual symptoms ... Preeclampsia + Grand ... Mal Seizure ... Classification #Diagnosis
Salicylate Toxicity - Diagnosis and Management

Consider if:
1) Patient is hot and altered
2) You see tachypnea with
Salicylate Toxicity ... - Diagnosis and ... ingestion/exposure Symptoms ... Dizziness, Altered, Seizure ... #Toxicology #diagnosis
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
• Headache • Seizures ... • Headache • Seizures ... Neurological symptoms ... Medication/Drug toxicity ... nonconvulsive status epilepticus
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) - ICU OnePager

Scoring Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS):
 • PAWSS
 • CIWA-Ar
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Withdrawal Symptom ... - 1-3 usually generalized ... seizures - ... Status epilepticus ... Syndrome #AWS #diagnosis