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Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... the Patient with Seizure ... additional symptoms (eg ... Postictal state #Algorithm ... #management #Neurology
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
identified on neuro-Imaging ... • abnormal Neurologic ... abnormalities on EEG ... Initiation #start #Algorithm ... #Neurology #SHINE
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... symptoms and signs (e.g ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... CNS infection (e.g ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... infusion of 2 mcg ... maximum of 24 mcg ... #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Surgical devices, e.g ... Sepsis (→ 3-14) e.g ... malignant syndrome (e.g ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... #Hyperthermia #Differential
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Reversible course Differential ... • EEG: With persistent ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
ulcers, nodules • Neuro ... o infection • Echocardiogram ... recent DAN) • EMG ... Renal #Syndromes #differential ... #diagnosis #management
European Resuscitation Council–European Society of Intensive Care Medicine algorithm for neuroprognostication after cardiac arrest. Reproduced from
Care Medicine algorithm ... computed tomography, EEG ... Motor score, NSE neuron ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Neurology #CriticalCare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Protocol 1st line (seizures ... -30 mins) - If seizures ... over 5 min (need EKG ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management