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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... → Benzo Dose 2 ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... management #treatment #algorithm ... peds #pediatrics #neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
3 minutes, followed ... dose 3 mg/Kg (max ... IV infusion of 3 ... #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... 02, suction 3. ... Ketamine: 0.5-3 ... Convulsive #management #neurology ... #seizures #ACEP
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... 20-40 mg/kg at 3- ... #Neurology #pharmacology ... #dosing #seizure
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
on examination table ... on the edge of table ... when lying down 2. ... least suspected 3. ... Instructions #Diagnosis #neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
exertion/training - Seizures ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... obstruction 3. ... output: 200 ml/hr 3. ... causes #treatment #nephrology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Definition: • Coma: a state ... safe to stop 2. ... stimulation 3. ... Sternal rub 3. ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Protocol 1st line (seizures ... -30 mins) - If seizures ... 100mg/min) 3) ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
the examination table ... the examiner. 2) ... left) shoulder. 3) ... in the United States ... #vertigo #neurology
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
the examination table ... the examiner. 2) ... left) shoulder. 3) ... in the United States ... #vertigo #neurology