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Status Epilepticus Pharmacotherapy Guide

 • Phenytoin and Fosphenytoin
 • Valproate Sodium
 • Levetiracetam
 • Lacosamide
 •
Status Epilepticus ... Valproate Sodium • Levetiracetam ... theABofPharmaC #Status
ConSEPT and EcLiPSE – Levetiracetam versus Phenytoin for Status Epilepticus - Visual Abstract
Don't Forget the Bubbles,
and EcLiPSE – Levetiracetam ... Phenytoin for Status ... ConSEPT Levetiracetam ... for convulsive status ... #Phenytoin #Status
Status Epilepticus 
Continuous seizure activity > 5-10 min OR >= 2 seizures without full recovery
First line
Status Epilepticus ... mg/minute • Levetiracetam ... hr infusion #Status
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
for Convulsive Status ... Second-line agents: - Levetiracetam ... medications in status ... #Convulsive #Status
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
for Convulsive Status ... SECOND-LINE • Levebracetam ... MEDICATION IN STATUS ... anesthetics #Status
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
of Convulsive Status ... Early Status Epilepticus ... ) Established Status ... medications:- • IV Levetiracetam ... Refractory Status
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
 -
monitor respiratory status ... monitor respiratory status ... monitor respiratory status ... loading dose - Levetiracetam ... monitor respiratory status
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Algorithm for Status ... /kg/min or • Levetiracetam
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... /kg/min) 2) Levetiracetam ... mins) REFRACTORY STATUS ... 48hrs) #MGH #Status
Statin Induced Muscle Toxicity - Summary

Clinical Presentation:
 • Elevations of serum creatine kinase with proximal myalgia
Statin Induced Muscle ... individuals on statin ... patients taking a statin ... initiation of statin ... : Inflammatory statin