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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
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... of generalized ... rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures
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 ... desire to use EtOH ... tremor, insomnia, seizure
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
PRES) - Diagnosis Clinical ... agitation) • Seizures ... (Generalized > ... Risk Factor + Clinical
Classification of Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) and Treatment of Metabolic Abnormalities of TLS
Laboratory TLS:
 • Uric
Syndrome (TLS) and Treatment ... Calcium ≤ 7.0 mg/dL Clinical ... arrhythmia • Seizure ... hypocalcemia Treatment ... Hyperkalemia - Standard treatment
REBEL Review 99: Serotonin Syndrome via Yosuf Alam, MSIV

Presentation: Altered mentd status, Seizures, Myoclonus, Hypertension, Hyperthermia
mentd status, Seizures ... Diagnosis: Clinical ... Cornerstone of treatment
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
• Headache • Seizures ... • Headache • Seizures ... Constipation, Seizures ... epilepticus Treatment ... 2-3 mEq/L • Seizures
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) - ICU OnePager

Scoring Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS):
 • PAWSS
 • CIWA-Ar
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• Withdrawal Seizures ... - 1-3 usually generalized ... seizures - ... diaphoresis) Treatment ... #management #etoh