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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
seizures is algorithmic ... continuous vital sign ... Pharmacologic treatment ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Emergency #Neurology
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Severe neck stiffness causes the patient's knees and hips to flex when the
Brudzinski's Sign ... patient's knees and ... hips to flex when ... #video #physicalexam ... #neurology
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Severe neck stiffness causes the patient's knees and hips to flex when the
Brudzinski's Sign ... patient's knees and ... hips to flex when ... #video #physicalexam ... #neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... myocardial infarction, and ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Systemic symptoms and ... signs (e.g., fever ... , myalgia), seizures ... infection (e.g., meningitis ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
negative Reller ... than bacterial meningitis ... lowers the seizure ... is proposed: #Management ... #Meningitis #Encephalitis
Lazarus Reflex on Physical Exam

The Lazarus sign is a reflex movement observed in brain-dead or brainstem
The Lazarus sign ... arc and can occur ... with the Lazarus sign ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #neurology #criticalcare
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... StatusEpilepticus #Management ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... #pharmacology # ... dosing #seizure
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... icu #clinical #pharmacology