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Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
caused by a toxic ... drugs, uremia, hypoglycemia ... , hyperglycemia, ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology ... Signs #Symptoms #Comparison
One Pill Kills - Those that can be fatal even after just ingesting a small amount
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hypoglycaemia due ... hypoglycemia due ... seizures and SVT ... #Kills #Fatal #Pharmacology ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Phases of Colchicine Toxicity
 - Early Phase (0-24h) 
 - Multi-organ failure Phase (1-7 days)
cardiac arrest Neurologic ... : Seizures, Encephalopathy ... Metabolic: Metabolic acidosis ... hypoNa, hypoP04, hypoglycemia ... Toxicology #Phases #Pharmacology
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
perfusion - shock->treatments ... circulation If drugs, seizures ... before beginning treatment ... Heavy exercise - Seizures ... Renal failure - Hypoglycemia
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Weakness, cramping, nausea ... Redistribution: Acidosis ... only if no clear cause ... Monitor hypoglycemia ... #potassium #nephrology