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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
assessment of airway ... nasopharyngeal airway ... adjuncts and bag-valve ... escalating anti-epileptic ... #Emergency #Neurology
Status Epilepticus 
Continuous seizure activity > 5-10 min OR >= 2 seizures without full recovery
First line
Status Epilepticus ... Continuous seizure ... 10 min OR >= 2 seizures ... #Management #Neurology ... #Epilepsy
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
the Glucose) 2 Airway ... mg) ADVANCED AIRWAY ... MANAGEMENT • ... Consider consulting anesthesia ... #neurology #seizures
Intraoperative Hypertension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Hypertension is most commonly due to inappropriate depth of
confirm reservoir bag ... using reservoir bag ... intracranial pressure, seizure ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Convulsive Status Epilepticus ... Airway: lateral ... Consider consulting anesthesia ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
Intraoperative Tachycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Tachycardia in theatre is often due to inadequate depth
confirm reservoir bag ... using reservoir bag ... obtain 12-lead ECG ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Status Epilepticus ... maintain ABC (airway ... #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics
Hypotension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Hypotension is commonly due to unnecessarily deep anaesthesia, the autonomic
confirm reservoir bag ... using reservoir bag ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
confirm reservoir bag ... blood gas, 12-lead ECG ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Intraoperative  Bradycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Bradycardia in theatre should not be treated as
using reservoir bag ... known drug causes (eg ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management