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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
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... : • Vascular: Stroke ... Eclampsia, Prophyria #Seizures ... #Causes #neurology
Syncope vs Seizure - Diagnostic Algorithm
Clues distinguishing syncope from seizure.

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong
Syncope vs Seizure ... - Diagnostic Algorithm ... distinguishing syncope from seizure ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #Syncope #Seizure ... #neurology
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
on a first time seizure ... Mnemonic: • first seizure ... Antiepileptics #Drugs #Seizure ... Initiation #start #Algorithm ... #Neurology #SHINE
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... conditions: • Stroke ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Fosphenytoin 20 PE ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm ... #Neurology #pharmacology ... #dosing #seizure
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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presentation, temporal evolution ... personality change, seizures ... complaints or seizures ... aphasia, and/or seizures ... InfectiousDiseases #Neurology
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Treatment of Ongoing Seizure ... an additional 5 PE ... #Abortive #Seizure ... #Medications #Neurology ... #Pharmacology #Dosing
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Protocol 1st line (seizures ... 20mg rectally (using ... -30 mins) - If seizures ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Evaluation of Recurrent ... Examples: - Stroke ... - Seizure disorders ... #Differential #Evaluation ... #Geriatrics #Neurology