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Americal Epilepsy Society - Proposed treatment algorithm for status epilepticus.

#Management #Neurology #Status #Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures #AES
Society - Proposed treatment ... algorithm for status ... #Management #Neurology ... Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures ... #AES #Algorithm
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... rely upon rapid seizure ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Management of status epilepticus

Big thanks to Dr. Grossman, one of MetroHealth's neurocritical care attendings for his
MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... epilepticus #Management #Seizure ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare ... #Neurology
Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
Suspected catheter-related ... cultures from the catheter ... infection Remove catheter ... infection #catheter ... #CRBSI #diagnosis
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... such as: - Syncope ... Postictal state #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Seizure ... #management #Neurology
Spinal Epidural Abscess - Illness Script
Epidemiology:
 - Patients at risk for bacteremia: IVDU, dental abscess, HD
dental abscess, HD catheter ... endocarditis, epidural catheter ... other imaging as ... needed Treatment ... Epidural #Abscess #diagnosis
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
edema visualized as ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment ... : Treat with AEDs ... #management #neurology
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
criteria required to diagnose ... organ damage, such as ... visual disturbance, seizure ... don't qualify as ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Movement disorders, Seizure ... permeability Diagnosis ... Puncture, EEG Treatment ... (for secondary APS ... #management #treatment
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
indwelling urinary catheter ... pneumoniae, proteus Diagnosis ... is needed for diagnosis ... data • Early treatment ... Emphysematous #Cystitis #diagnosis