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Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Intravenous (IV) access ... mg) slowly over 2- ... mg) slowly over 2- ... If no IV access. ... #neurology #pediatrics
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... IV access 4. ... is available or seizure ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... management #neurology #seizures
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... sharp/stabbing 2. ... Assess for high ... Pulse deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock Treatment
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
approach to the differential ... 2) Is ADH elevated ... Assess volume status ... of symptomatic (seizures ... #Hyponatremia #Differential
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Treatment Protocol ... 1st line (seizures ... 1 - If no IV access ... -30 mins) - If seizures ... #Treatment #Protocol
Approach to the Sick Neonate (<1 month age)
1) Bring to Warmer, Call for Help
2) Apply Monitors
Call for Help 2) ... Glucose 5) Obtain Access ... 7) Do Work Up Differential ... - Toxins S - Seizures ... Sick #Neonate #pediatrics