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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Pharmacologic treatment ... escalating anti-epileptic ... drugs eventually ... #Neurology
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
you start Anti-Epileptic ... Drugs (AEDs) on ... seizure occurred during ... exam including ... Initiation #start #Algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... Convulsive Status Epilepticus ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology ... #Pharmacology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... #pharmacology # ... dosing #seizure
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
response to the drug ... #management #algorithm ... #pharmacology # ... hematology #warfarin #dosing
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Antiepileptic Drug ... #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
good history & exam ... Some exam findings ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... 20mg rectally (using ... #MGH #Status #Epilepticus ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management