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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 ... drugs, uremia, hypoglycemia ... , hyperglycemia, ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology
Differential Diagnosis of Transient Ischemic Attack and Stroke
 - TIA/stroke 
 - Seizure 
 - Hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia
TIA/stroke - Seizure ... - Hypoglycemia ... /hyperglycemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Neurology
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... • Metabolic: Hypoglycemia ... , Hyperglycemia, ... Eclampsia, Prophyria #Seizures ... Algorithm #Causes #neurology
Causes of Secondary / Provoked Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Febrile
Infection
 • Sepsis
 • Encephalitis
 • Meningitis
Metabolic
Secondary / Provoked Seizures ... Metabolic • Hypoglycemia ... • Hyperglycemia ... Secondary #Provoked #Seizures ... #Neurology #Differential
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
- Management Seizure ... 5 mins or two seizures ... #Epilepticus #seizures ... #management #treatment ... peds #pediatrics #neurology
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Management of Seizures ... management of active seizures ... Pharmacologic treatment ... twitter.com/thame #Seizure ... Management #Emergency #Neurology
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... Does not cause hypoglycemia ... mL/minute/1.73 m2 ... #Metformin #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology ... : Weight gain, Hypoglycemia ... Sulfonylureas #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus

#Seizure #Management #status #epilepticus #algorithm #neurology
Emergency Treatment ... Epilepticus #Seizure ... epilepticus #algorithm #neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... #Management #Neurology ... Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures