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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... rely upon rapid seizure ... epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #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
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
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... for reversible cause ... FIRST-LINE AGENTS ... is available or seizure ... #seizures #ACEP
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
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 ... Remote Symptomatic Cause ... start #Algorithm #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 ... Puncture, EEG Treatment ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
epilepticus Treatment ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of ... with AEDs until cause ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
muscles: “myasthenic crises ... AchR antibodies: first ... - Symptomatic Treatment ... Myasthenia Crises ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... exertion/training - Seizures ... Treatment of underlying ... Diagnosis #Management #causes ... #treatment #nephrology