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Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis ... other causes (seizure ... Neuro #IM #Sycope ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Ddxof
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... suggesting alternative diagnosis ... Postictal state #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Seizure ... #management #Neurology
Status Epilepticus 
Continuous seizure activity > 5-10 min OR >= 2 seizures without full recovery
First line
10 min OR >= 2 seizures ... 4 mg IV (10 mg IM ... infusion) • Propofol ... #Epilepticus #Management ... #Neurology #Epilepsy
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... Midazolam 10 mg IM ... • Induction: propofol ... is available or seizure ... #neurology #seizures
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Fosphenytoin 20 PE/kg IM ... mg/kg/hr or • Propofol ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... pharmacology #dosing #seizure
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... Midazolam 10 mg IM ... epilepticus: - Propofol ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Stabilization Phase (Seizure ... OR • IM Midazolam ... #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
1st line (seizures ... intranasal/buccal/IM ... -30 mins) - If seizures ... #algorithm #neurology ... #management
European Resuscitation Council–European Society of Intensive Care Medicine algorithm for neuroprognostication after cardiac arrest. Reproduced from
Care Medicine algorithm ... Motor score, NSE neuron ... potentials #Diagnosis ... #Management #Neurology ... Neuroprognostication #Prognosis #Algorithm