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Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
Generalized Seizures ... seizures "are conceptualized ... Generalized seizures ... or a general seizure ... (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
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 ... Withdrawal #Timeline #etoh
Alcohol Use Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Tolerance (reduced sensitivity to effects of EtOH)
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Pathogenesis and Clinical ... to effects of EtOH ... exacerbated by EtOH ... tremor, insomnia, seizure ... #Pathophysiology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
PRES) - Diagnosis Clinical ... agitation) • Seizures ... (Generalized > ... Risk Factor + Clinical
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
• Headache • Seizures ... • Headache • Seizures ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... Constipation, Seizures ... 2-3 mEq/L • Seizures
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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exertion/training, Seizures ... Drugs (Statins), ETOH ... Dermatomyositis) AKI - Pathophysiology
Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Risk factor for Late Onset Alzheimer's (99% of cases):
 - Increasing
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... dysfunction: myoclonic seizure ... AlzheimersDisease #Dementia #pathophysiology
Alcohol Withdrawal: Clinical Findings and Complications
The onset of alcohol withdrawal generally begins 6-24 hours after the
Alcohol Withdrawal: Clinical ... hallucinations -> seizures ... Tonic-Clonic Seizures ... Risk of having seizures ... progress to DT if seizures
Phenobarbital monotherapy algorithm for alcohol withdrawal

** EDIT - SEE UPDATED ALGORITHM HERE:
https://www.grepmed.com/images/4060/phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-protocol-pulmcrit

-Phenobarbital monotherapy has numerous advantages
into meaningful clinical ... fails to achieve clinical ... disorder and avoid seizure ... Management #Alcohol #EtOH