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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
2 → Anti-epileptic ... #2 → Anti-epileptic ... #3 → Infusion ... #peds #pediatrics ... #neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
3 minutes, followed ... 3 mg/Kg (max: 500 ... IV infusion of 3 ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
Medical Radiation Doses ... Year-Old Child 3- ... mSv 1/14th CXRs 2- ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... Testing #Study #Peds
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
radiology examinations ... Estimated dose - ... 1 day Head CT 2 ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... Testing #Study #Peds
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... always abnormal 3. ... 3 cm of the radius ... Injuries #Xrays #Radiology ... #peds #Pediatrics
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
system activity, 2. ... oxide synthesis, 3. ... • Negative for ischemic ... cerebral hemorrhage, seizure ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Does the patient ... history of: a) Ischemic ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... one post op Cardiology
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Protocol 1st line (seizures ... 100mg/min) 3) ... give additional dose ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management