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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Epilepticus - Management ... Lorazepam 0.1 mg/kg ... Infusion - Consider Intubation ... #algorithm #peds ... #pediatrics #neurology
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
seizures is algorithmic ... airway adjuncts and bag-valve ... requiring endotracheal intubation ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Emergency #Neurology
Proposed Respiratory Support Algorithm in COVID19

The ‘intubate early’ paradigm, where patients who “fail” low flow oxygen
low flow oxygen (e.g ... us believe that intubation ... support #COVID19 #management ... #schema #criticalcare ... #hypoxia #failure
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Checklist GATHER ... Free flowing IV, EKG ... MANAGEMENT o ... Secure ETT o Reassess ... #checklist #criticalcare
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
COVID-19 Intubation ... Checklist Personal ... don't actively bag ... • Secure ETT ... #Management #CriticalCare
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
  •
Neuroprotective Intubation ... Fentanyl 3mcg/kg ... Manage ICP and Seizures ... ICP O2: • Hypoxia ... Pathophysiology #neurology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Third-line therapy: • Intubation ... StatusEpilepticus #Management ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... pharmacology #dosing #seizure
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Stabilization Phase (Seizure ... Rapid sequence intubation ... #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
• Excessive insulation ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... Intracranial blood • Hypoxic ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

The probable cause is one or more of: something
presume oesophageal intubation ... using reservoir bag ... • Check ECG rhythm ... 4 H’s, 4 T’s: Hypoxia ... #Diagnosis #Management