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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
of Seizures ... Pharmacologic treatment ... The focus is on ... escalating anti-epileptic ... #Emergency #Neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... IV access 4. ... is available or seizure ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... #neurology #seizures
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Meningitis Trauma - Post-Trauma ... ICP, Neoplasm, Seizure ... Encephalitis, Abscess ... primary #secondary #management ... #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Reversible course Differential ... nonconvulsive status epilepticus ... Treatment: ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
approach to the differential ... Assess volume status ... of symptomatic (seizures ... #Hyponatremia #Differential ... #management #nephrology
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Treatment Protocol ... 1st line (seizures ... (need EKG pre/post ... #algorithm #neurology ... #management