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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm #peds ... #pediatrics #neurology
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
acute vs. chronic) 2) ... , confusion, seizures ... ) 3) Assessment ... of volume status ... #Ddxof
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... for reversible cause ... Midazolam 10 mg IM ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY MEDICATION ... #management #neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment ... for reversible cause ... Midazolam 10 mg IM ... Refractory medications ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
OR • IM Midazolam ... Alternative medications ... #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Risk factors 3. ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... • Treatment of ... 3 mEq/L • Seizures ... : Treat with AEDs
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
for Status Epilepticus ... Fosphenytoin 20 PE/kg IM ... 20-40 mg/kg at 3- ... #Neurology #pharmacology ... #dosing #seizure
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Medications Used ... Midazolam - Preferred IM ... Phenytoin - May cause ... #Medications #Neurology ... #Pharmacology #
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Treatment Protocol ... intranasal/buccal/IM ... 100mg/min) 3) ... #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management