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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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Causes of Apparent ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disturbances Neurologic ... : • Seizure ... #Causes #Peds #
Status Epilepticus Management

 • Definition of Status Epilepticus
 • Diagnostic Workup
 • Potential Causes

Treatment of Status
Status Epilepticus ... • Diagnostic Workup ... • Potential Causes ... Management #epilepsy #neurology ... #seizure #management
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
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for reversible cause ... is available or seizure ... Convulsive #management #neurology ... #seizures #ACEP
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
Guidelines for Crises ... alteration in mental status ... A). ❼ Control seizures ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
attention to volume status ... 3 questions to work ... Assess volume status ... the underlying cause ... of symptomatic (seizures
Intraoperative Hypertension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Hypertension is most commonly due to inappropriate depth of
hypercarbia as causes ... syndrome) • Medical causes ... intracranial pressure, seizure ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
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 ... Phenytoin - May cause ... #Abortive #Seizure ... #Medications #Neurology