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Americal Epilepsy Society - Proposed treatment algorithm for status epilepticus.

#Management #Neurology #Status #Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures #AES
Society - Proposed treatment ... algorithm for status ... #Management #Neurology ... #Status #Epilepticus ... Refractory #Seizures #AES
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... of generalized status ... In short, best outcomes ... The duration of status ... #Management #Neurology
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
Introduce yourself as ... • Confirm code status ... perform targeted exam ... Orders placed, treatments ... Response #Team #RRT #Management
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
good history and exam ... attention to volume status ... Then, ask 3 questions ... Assess volume status ... #management #nephrology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... good history & exam ... Some exam findings ... differential #algorithm #management ... #table #foamed
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
carry treatment ... mimic the “Starved state ... essentially a state ... differential #algorithm #management ... #foamed
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
• All patients ... myasthenia usually • Starts ... be performed in all ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
(for secondary APS ... Secondary prevention (statin ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology ... cerebritis #diagnosis #management ... #treatment
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
Hypernatremia is almost always due to unreplaced water loss (free water
Diagnosis and Treatment ... based on history, exam ... , Dehydration: neurologic ... hypernatremia can also ... #management #nephrology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
in improperly folded ... Exam: clinical evidence ... diagnosis column Treatment ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology ... #diagnosis #management