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Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Moyamoya • Toxic: Alcohol ... Eclampsia, Prophyria #Seizures ... #Causes #neurology
Causes of Secondary / Provoked Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Febrile
Infection
 • Sepsis
 • Encephalitis
 • Meningitis
Metabolic
Secondary / Provoked Seizures ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Uremia • Alcohol ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Phenobarbital monotherapy algorithm for alcohol withdrawal

** EDIT - SEE UPDATED ALGORITHM HERE:
https://www.grepmed.com/images/4060/phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-protocol-pulmcrit

-Phenobarbital monotherapy has numerous advantages
Phenobarbital monotherapy algorithm ... for alcohol withdrawal ... - SEE UPDATED ALGORITHM ... another problem in addition ... disorder and avoid seizure
Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disturbances Neurologic ... : • Seizure ... Hernia Witnessed Choking ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pulmonary Disease Neurologic ... Alcohol) • Drug ... Malnutrition / Drug Addiction ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infantile:
 • Benign Focal Epilepsy of Infancy
 • West
Causes of Pediatric Seizures ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Drug overdose • Alcohol ... Spells: • Breath-holding ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
• IV Midazolam Loading ... Thiopental Sodium Loading ... Pentobarbital Loading ... #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... If patient is stable ... Buprenorphine Dosing ... Buprenorphine #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Addiction #Prescribing
Alcohol Use Disorder - Maintenance Treatment
Naltrexone (first line) - First line for most people without contraindications
Alcohol Use Disorder ... cocaine, PTSD, seizure ... uptitrate) #AUD #Alcohol ... #pharmacology #table ... #addiction
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm ... #Neurology #pharmacology ... #dosing #seizure