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Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
Generalized Seizures ... Generalized seizures ... either a partial seizure ... caused by a toxic ... and metabolic causes
The first step is to separate seizures by how they begin in the brain. The type
is to separate seizures ... The type of seizure ... , and possible causes ... Focal seizures: ... : A seizure that
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures
Causes of Primary Epileptic Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Focal - Non-Dyscognitive - Features of
 • Aura
Causes of Primary ... Epileptic Seizures ... Epileptic #Epilepsy #Seizures ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Loss of Consciousness in Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Syncopal causes:
• Orthostatic syncope
• Reflex syncope
• Cardiac arrhythmia
•
Framework Syncopal causes ... Nonsyncopal causes ... : • Seizure
Causes of Unprovoked Pediatric Seizures -  Epilepsy Syndromes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infantile:
 • Benign
Causes of Unprovoked ... Pediatric Seizures ... Epilepsy #Unprovoked #Seizures ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
syncope from other causes ... (seizure, dizziness ... Common causes of ... Neuro #IM #Sycope #Causes
Causes of Secondary / Provoked Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Febrile
Infection
 • Sepsis
 • Encephalitis
 • Meningitis
Metabolic
Causes of Secondary ... / Provoked Seizures ... Secondary #Provoked #Seizures ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Tachypnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definitions
 • Tachypnea: Respiratory rate > 20/min, shallow breathing in adults
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breathing Pulmonary Causes ... PVFM) Cardiac Causes ... Hematologic Causes ... acidosis of any cause ... Post-Ictal/Grand mal seizure
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Eclampsia, Prophyria #Seizures ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes