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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
seizures is algorithmic ... airway adjuncts and bag-valve ... continuous vital sign ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Emergency #Neurology
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
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
caused by a toxic ... and metabolic causes ... Tonic-Clonic (grand mal ... Classification #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #Signs
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... - Postictal state ... #Algorithm # ... Diagnosis #Seizure ... #management #Neurology
Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
assessment - Vital signs ... neuro exam - STAT ... Trauma - Acute ... - History of seizure ... #CriticalCare #Diagnosis
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acute or chronic ... Compensation, Acute ... ) = {Na - (Cl + ... sedation, narcotics, CVA ... #Summary #Nephrology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Algorithm Red ... Altered mental status ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... arteritis • Acute ... #Algorithm #neurology
Causes of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Acute increase
Causes of Acute ... Algorithm Acute ... Drugs (NSAlDs, Abx ... #KidneyInjury #Nephrology ... #Algorithm #Causes
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... syndrome, ADEM, Acute ... the underlying cause ... with AEDs until cause ... #management #neurology
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
Guide to Acute Kidney ... OTCs, herbals, abx ... - Urine Na/K/Cl ... AcuteKidneyInjury #AKI #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm