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The first step is to separate seizures by how they begin in the brain. The type
The first step is ... to separate seizures ... The type of seizure ... , and possible causes ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology ... Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
of Seizures ... active seizures ... Pharmacologic treatment ... twitter.com/thame #Seizure ... #Emergency #Neurology
Status Epilepticus Pharmacotherapy Guide

 • Phenytoin and Fosphenytoin
 • Valproate Sodium
 • Levetiracetam
 • Lacosamide
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#Epilepticus #Pharmacology ... #neurology #management ... #epilepsy #seizure
Status Epilepticus 
Continuous seizure activity > 5-10 min OR >= 2 seizures without full recovery
First line
Epilepticus Continuous seizure ... 10 min OR >= 2 seizures ... full recovery First ... #Epilepticus #Management ... #Neurology #Epilepsy
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment
Blood pressure control:
 • Aim for 10-25% BP reduction within
reduction within first ... are preferred Seizure ... Syndrome #Treatment #Management ... #Neurology
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
time seizure? ... Mnemonic: • first ... seizure occurred ... Antiepileptics #Drugs #Seizure ... start #Algorithm #Neurology
Status Epilepticus Pharmacology

Ashley & Brooke Barlow PharmD @theABofPharmaC

#Status #Epilepticus #Pharmacology #neurology #management #seizure
Status Epilepticus Pharmacology ... #Epilepticus #Pharmacology ... #neurology #management ... #seizure
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
for reversible cause ... FIRST-LINE AGENTS ... ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ... is available or seizure ... #neurology #seizures
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
• Headache • Seizures ... • Headache • Seizures ... Constipation, Seizures ... 2-3 mEq/L • Seizures ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management