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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
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for reversible cause ... FIRST-LINE AGENTS ... Convulsive #management #neurology ... #seizures #ACEP
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
Drugs (AEDs) on a first ... Mnemonic: • first ... Remote Symptomatic Cause ... Initiation #start #Algorithm ... #Neurology #SHINE
The first step is to separate seizures by how they begin in the brain. The type
The first step is ... to separate seizures ... , and possible causes ... starts in one side ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
of Convulsive Status ... • Give high flow ... Refractory Status ... #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for reversible cause ... First-line agents ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Movement disorders, Seizure ... autoantibodies that will cause ... Induction Rx: high-dose ... Secondary prevention (statin ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Algorithm - Approach ... red blood cells/high-power ... system (stroke, seizure ... Nephrocalcinosis causes ... nephrotic #syndrome #nephrology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... lateral decubitus) First-line ... #Neurology #pharmacology ... #dosing #seizure
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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• Clenching of fist ... phlebotomy High ... - Hyperosmolar states ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #nephrology