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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... myocardial infarction, and ... #Management #Neurology ... #Seizures #Algorithm
Status Epilepticus Management

 • Definition of Status Epilepticus
 • Diagnostic Workup
 • Potential Causes

Treatment of Status
Status Epilepticus ... Epilepticus • ... Diagnostic Workup ... #epilepsy #neurology ... #seizure #management
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Management of Seizures ... management of active seizures ... bag-valve mask ... escalating anti-epileptic ... #Emergency #Neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... ABCDEFG (ABC's and ... is available or seizure ... #management #neurology ... #seizures #ACEP
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Early Status Epilepticus ... Epilepticus (Seizure ... Epilepticus (Seizure ... #Epilepticus #seizure ... #Management #neurology
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Hypernatremia Diagnosis ... and Workup Step ... Assess volume status ... #Workup #Algorithm ... #Nephrology
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation and ... Clinical suspicion ... Immediate Workup ... #diagnosis #differential ... #neurology #CVA
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
Clinical Features ... Altered mental status ... agitation) • Seizures ... constant, global, and ... #Neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Altered mental status ... Altered mental status ... may precede the neurologic ... epilepticus ... #management #neurology
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Kidney Injury - AKI Workup ... Algorithm and Differential ... Diagnosis Baseline ... investigations depending on clinical ... #Diagnosis #nephrology