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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... SarahFoohey #Status ... management #treatment #algorithm ... peds #pediatrics #neurology
Metformin Treatment in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 3A, 3B, or
Kidney Disease Stages ... Care 2018 Mar; 41(3) ... Metformin #CKD3 #CKD4 #Dosing ... VisualAbstract #Nephrology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
: 8 mg) over 2-3 ... dose 3 mg/Kg (max ... IV infusion of 3 ... #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
SHINE Mnemonic: ... occurred during ... Initiation #start #Algorithm ... #Neurology #SHINE ... #mnemonic
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Altered mental status ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... #neurology #PHANTOMS ... #mnemonic
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
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Treatment of Ongoing Seizure ... monitor respiratory status ... #Abortive #Seizure ... #Medications #Neurology ... #Pharmacology #Dosing
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
intubation (See Drug Dosing ... and transport STAT ... Use higher end dosing ... if greater than 3 ... Neurosurgery; consider seizure
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Definition: • Coma: a state ... stimulation 3. ... pontine lesion • Roving ... Sternal rub 3. ... #PhysicalExam #neurology