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Epilepsy Seizure Types - Generalized vs Focal

Generalized Seizures
 - Absence seizures 
 - Myoclonic seizures
Epilepsy Seizure ... Types - Generalized ... vs Focal Generalized ... Seizures - Absence ... seizures #Generalized
Causes of Primary Epileptic Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Focal - Non-Dyscognitive - Features of
 • Aura
Causes of Primary Epileptic ... Seizures - Differential ... Dyscognitive Generalized ... Absence • Atonic Generalized ... #Epilepsy #Seizures
Americal Epilepsy Society - Proposed treatment algorithm for status epilepticus.

#Management #Neurology #Status #Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures #AES
Americal Epilepsy ... algorithm for status epilepticus ... Neurology #Status #Epilepticus ... #Refractory #Seizures
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) -
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
aggressive treatment of generalized ... status epilepticus ... rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... #Refractory #Seizures
Causes of Unprovoked Pediatric Seizures -  Epilepsy Syndromes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infantile:
 • Benign
Unprovoked Pediatric Seizures ... - Epilepsy Syndromes ... • Benign Focal Epilepsy ... Dravet Syndrome Generalized ... #Unprovoked #Seizures
Status Epilepticus Pharmacotherapy Guide

 • Phenytoin and Fosphenytoin
 • Valproate Sodium
 • Levetiracetam
 • Lacosamide
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Status Epilepticus ... theABofPharmaC #Status #Epilepticus ... neurology #management #epilepsy ... #seizure
Causes of Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infantile:
 • Benign Focal Epilepsy of Infancy
 • West
Causes of Pediatric Seizures ... • Benign Focal Epilepsy ... Dravet Syndrome Generalized ... Infection: • Febrile Seizures ... Cataplexy #Seizures
Status Epilepticus 
Continuous seizure activity > 5-10 min OR >= 2 seizures without full recovery
First line
Status Epilepticus ... Continuous seizure ... 10 min OR >= 2 seizures ... infusion #Status #Epilepticus ... Management #Neurology #Epilepsy
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Algorithm Unprovoked - Epilepsy ... Simple, Complex • Generalized ... Eclampsia, Prophyria #Seizures