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Americal Epilepsy Society - Proposed treatment algorithm for status epilepticus.

#Management #Neurology #Status #Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures #AES
Americal Epilepsy ... for status epilepticus ... #Management #Neurology ... #Refractory #Seizures ... #AES #Algorithm
Causes of Primary Epileptic Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Focal - Non-Dyscognitive - Features of
 • Aura
Causes of Primary ... Epileptic Seizures ... Tonic-Clonic #Primary ... #Epileptic #Epilepsy ... #Seizures #Neurology
Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disturbances Neurologic ... : • Seizure ... • Empyema • Urinary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
The first step is to separate seizures by how they begin in the brain. The type
The type of seizure ... possibilities for epilepsy ... Previously called primary ... starts in one side ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
of Convulsive Status ... Refractory Status ... • IV Midazolam Loading ... #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm ... #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
Pediatric Trauma Primary ... intubation (See Drug Dosing ... and transport STAT ... Use higher end dosing ... Neurosurgery; consider seizure
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... Protocol 1st line (seizures ... -30 mins) - If seizures ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management