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Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... : • Vascular: Stroke ... Aneurysm, Vasculitis, Reversible ... Toxic: Alcohol, Medication ... Algorithm #Causes #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
Posterior Reversible ... Features: • Altered mental ... agitation) • Seizures ... - Strong Medicine ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #Neurology
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
of Seizures ... active seizures ... escalating anti-epileptic ... Tom Fadial https ... #Emergency #Neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment
Blood pressure control:
 • Aim for 10-25% BP reduction within
Posterior Reversible ... are preferred Seizure ... - Strong Medicine ... Syndrome #Treatment #Management ... #Neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... , Stroke, Paraneoplastic ... nonconvulsive status epilepticus ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Concurrently search for reversible ... ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ... is available or seizure ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY MEDICATION ... #neurology #seizures
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Convulsive Status Epilepticus ... Concurrently search for reversible ... Refractory medications ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Status Epilepticus ... Alternative medications ... #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Heat injury, Heat stroke ... exertion/training - Seizures ... per day until stable ... causes #treatment #nephrology