18 results
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
which may cause ... permanent brain ... Aside from the brain ... may cause aspiration ... Management #Neurology #CriticalCare
Causes of Status Epilepticus in Adults
METABOLIC DISTURBANCES
Hepatic encephalopathy
Hypocalcemia
Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia
Hyponatremia
Uremia
INFECTIOUS PROCESSES
Central nervous system abscess
Encephalitis
Meningitis
WITHDRAWAL SYNDROMES
Alcohol
Antiepileptic drugs
Baclofen
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
CENTRAL
Causes of Status ... Epilepticus in ... malformations Brain ... acute and remote Intracerebral ... #Seizures #Differential
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis by Classification ... exacerbation (any cause ... #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare
The Dementia Umbrella

Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a collection of symptoms that are caused
symptoms that are caused ... affecting the brain ... day tasks, and brain ... Dementia #Umbrella #Differential ... Types #Subtypes #Classification
Causes, classification and compensatory responses to shock.

Shock can be caused by any pathological process that leads
Causes, classification ... Shock can be caused ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... #Shock #Differential ... #Classification
Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Localized: 
 • Cervical: EBV, CMV, HIV, Toxo, TB, Lymphoma, Head /
Lymphadenopathy - Differential ... Beta-Blockers, Anti-epileptic ... drugs (AEDs) # ... Lymphadenopathy #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Pediatric Vomiting - Gastrointestinal and Systemic Causes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hepatobiliary:
 • Acute Hepatitis
 • Acute
Gastrointestinal and Systemic Causes ... - Differential ... Head Trauma • Brain ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Pulmonary Edema - Differential ... Causes include: ... edema (Traumatic brain ... especially status epilepticus ... #edema #NCPE #differential
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... EmmGeezee #Shock #Classification ... management #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential # ... causes #classification
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... EmmGeezee #Shock #Classification ... management #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential # ... causes #classification