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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Seizure > 5 mins ... or two seizures ... #Epilepticus #seizures ... #algorithm #peds ... #pediatrics #neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... continues, the more refractory ... #Management #Neurology ... #Seizures #Algorithm
Americal Epilepsy Society - Proposed treatment algorithm for status epilepticus.

#Management #Neurology #Status #Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures #AES
Proposed treatment algorithm ... #Management #Neurology ... #Epilepticus #Refractory ... #Seizures #AES ... #Algorithm
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
the Patient with Seizure ... history suggest a seizure ... Characterize seizure ... #Diagnosis #Seizure ... #management #Neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
agitation) • Seizures ... constant, global, and refractory ... Immunomodulatory meds ... - Strong Medicine ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #Neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment
Blood pressure control:
 • Aim for 10-25% BP reduction within
are preferred Seizure ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... - Strong Medicine ... Syndrome #Treatment #Management ... #Neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... status, analgesics refractory ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... conditions: • Stroke ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ... is available or seizure ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY ... #neurology #seizures
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Stabilization Phase (Seizure ... Epilepticus (Seizure ... If seizure continues ... Epilepticus (Seizure ... #Management #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
• Headache • Seizures ... • Headache • Seizures ... Constipation, Seizures ... 2-3 mEq/L • Seizures ... #neurology