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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
of Seizures ... active seizures ... bag-valve mask ... Pharmacologic treatment ... #Emergency #Neurology
Status Epilepticus Pharmacotherapy Guide

 • Phenytoin and Fosphenytoin
 • Valproate Sodium
 • Levetiracetam
 • Lacosamide
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• Phenytoin and ... #Epilepticus #Pharmacology ... #neurology #management ... #epilepsy #seizure
Alternatives to opioids for pain management in the emergency department decreases opioid usage and maintains patient
opioids for pain management ... decreases opioid usage and ... #Pharmacology # ... Indications #Pathways #Table ... #MSK #Migraine
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
Culshaw @CulshawReed and ... #Medications #Table ... #Pharmacology # ... Management #Neurology
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... • If stable ... • Nonoperative managernent ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Systemic N - Neurologic ... ICP, Neoplasm, Seizure ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... primary #secondary #management ... #neurology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... StatusEpilepticus #Management ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... #pharmacology # ... dosing #seizure
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
a good history and ... Then, ask 3 questions ... of symptomatic (seizures ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary ... exertion/training - Seizures ... per day until stable ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Management Summary ... Self-limiting, chronic but stable ... presentations: epileptic seizure ... anterior/posterior MSK ... Sarcoidosis #Diagnosis #Management