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Induction agents used in anesthesia play a key role in the eventual sedation of the patient,
of the patient, leading ... agents and their indications ... #clinical #management ... etomidate) dosing, indications ... Effects, Dosages, Treatment
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment ... Refractory medications ... Consider consulting anesthesia ... #Epilepticus #Treatment ... Algorithm #Management #Neurology
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Medications Used ... in the Abortive Treatment ... SECOND-TIER TREATMENTS ... Abortive #Seizure #Medications ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY MEDICATION ... Consider consulting anesthesia ... #Epilepticus #Treatment ... Convulsive #management #neurology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Erythematosus (SLE) Clinical ... inflammation, leading ... Puncture, EEG Treatment ... Secondary prevention (statin ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology
Indications for Head CT before LP:
 • Age > 60
 • Immunocompromise (e.g., HIV)
 • History
Indications for ... Altered mental status ... none of the above clinical ... lumbarpuncture #Indications ... #neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
of Convulsive Status ... Alternative medications ... Refractory Status ... • IV Midazolam Loading ... seizure #Management #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... STOP offending medications ... Optimize volume status ... Redistribution Treatments ... #potassium #nephrology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
have enough info regarding ... complications from anesthesia ... - Allergies to medications ... Change in clinical ... the type of and indication