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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... which may cause ... may cause aspiration ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Causes of Primary Epileptic Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Focal - Non-Dyscognitive - Features of
 • Aura
Causes of Primary ... Epileptic Seizures ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Epilepsy #Seizures ... #Causes
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
symptoms (HA, nausea ... , confusion, seizures ... Diagnosis #EM #IM ... #Nephro #Hyponatremia ... #Differential #Algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for reversible cause ... Midazolam 10 mg IM ... is available or seizure ... #Treatment #Algorithm
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Convulsive Status Epilepticus ... Early Status Epilepticus ... OR • IM Midazolam ... Established Status Epilepticus ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
(seizure, dizziness ... Common causes of ... Diagnosis #EM #Neuro #IM ... #Sycope #Causes ... #Differential #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 ... for reversible cause ... Midazolam 10 mg IM ... #Treatment #Algorithm
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... Fosphenytoin 20 PE/kg IM ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm ... pharmacology #dosing #seizure
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Algorithm - Approach ... system (stroke, seizure ... Nephrocalcinosis causes ... nephron loss, causing ... #Algorithm #differential
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
you start Anti-Epileptic ... on a first time seizure ... Remote Symptomatic Cause ... Remote Symptomatic Cause ... Initiation #start #Algorithm