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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Seizure > 5 mins ... or two seizures ... #Epilepticus #seizures ... #algorithm #peds ... #pediatrics #neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... #Management #Neurology ... Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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Causes of Apparent ... Disturbances Neurologic ... : • Seizure ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for reversible cause ... Midazolam 10 mg IM ... is available or seizure ... #neurology #seizures
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Stabilization Phase (Seizure ... Epilepticus (Seizure ... If seizure continues ... #Epilepticus #seizure ... #Management #neurology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Fosphenytoin 20 PE/kg IM ... StatusEpilepticus #Management ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... pharmacology #dosing #seizure
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Protocol 1st line (seizures ... intranasal/buccal/IM ... -30 mins) - If seizures ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management