17 results
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... #Management #Neurology ... Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures
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
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Management of Seizures ... management of active seizures ... Pharmacologic treatment ... twitter.com/thame #Seizure ... Management #Emergency #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
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment
Blood pressure control:
 • Aim for 10-25% BP reduction within
Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment ... reduction within first ... are preferred Seizure ... Encephalopathy #Syndrome #Treatment ... #Management #Neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
for reversible cause ... FIRST-LINE AGENTS ... is available or seizure ... Convulsive #management #neurology ... #seizures #ACEP
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 ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Status Epilepticus Management

 • Definition of Status Epilepticus
 • Diagnostic Workup
 • Potential Causes

Treatment of Status
• Potential Causes ... Treatment of ... Management #epilepsy #neurology ... #seizure #management ... #treatment
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Movement disorders, Seizure ... autoantibodies that will cause ... Puncture, EEG Treatment ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia is usually caused ... Treatment: Treatment ... the underlying cause ... of symptomatic (seizures ... #management #nephrology