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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
between them PEDS ... → Benzo Dose 2 ... #2 → Anti-epileptic ... #treatment #algorithm ... #peds #pediatrics
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Intravenous (IV) access ... mg) slowly over 2- ... If no IV access. ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
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
Acute Otitis Media: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings (in Children)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 
 - Bacterial: Streptococcus
- 2/3 both bacterial ... mastoiditis, febrile seizures ... , abscess (see relevant ... symptoms #signs #peds ... #pediatrics
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Reversible course Differential ... nonconvulsive status epilepticus ... Treatment: ... underlying cause • Treatment ... : Treat with AEDs
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
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 ... - Toxins S - Seizures ... Sick #Neonate #pediatrics ... #diagnosis #peds
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
sharp/stabbing 2. ... Assess for high ... Marfans, EDS ... Pulse deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock Treatment
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