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

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
of Seizures ... active seizures ... 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 ... infusion #Status #Epilepticus ... #Management #Neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Status Epilepticus ... #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Convulsive Status Epilepticus ... ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ... is available or seizure ... Algorithm #Convulsive #management ... #neurology #seizures
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment
Blood pressure control:
 • Aim for 10-25% BP reduction within
Encephalopathy Syndrome ... are preferred Seizure ... Encephalopathy #Syndrome ... #Treatment #Management ... #Neurology
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
you start Anti-Epileptic ... Drugs (AEDs) on ... neuro-Imaging • abnormal Neurologic ... abnormalities on EEG ... start #Algorithm #Neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Reversible course Differential ... nonconvulsive status epilepticus ... : Treat with AEDs ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Hyponatremia Correction
1. Indications for Hypertonic Saline: seizure, coma, focal findings
   - typically occurs with
Hypertonic Saline: seizure ... Demyelination Syndrome ... in water @ 3cc/kg ... Correction #goal #rate #management ... #nephrology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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to Headaches - Differential ... papilledema • Horner syndrome ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... #Headache #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #neurology