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Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
on a first time seizure ... • first seizure ... abnormalities on EEG ... Antiepileptics #Drugs #Seizure ... Initiation #start #Algorithm
Epileptic Seizure caught during EEG

#Epilepsy #Seizure #EEG #electroencephalogram #clinical #video #neurology #physicalexam
Epileptic Seizure ... caught during EEG ... #Epilepsy #Seizure ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam
Absence Seizure caught during EEG

There is a brief loss of consciousness with blank stare in the
Absence Seizure ... caught during EEG ... #Absence #Seizure ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Meningeal signs ... ), seizures Life ... #neurology #PHANTOMS ... #mnemonic
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... if glucose < 60 mg ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm ... #Neurology #pharmacology ... #dosing #seizure
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Treatment of Ongoing Seizure ... Midazolam - Titrate to EEG ... #Abortive #Seizure ... #Medications #Neurology ... #Pharmacology #Dosing
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Protocol 1st line (seizures ... -30 mins) - If seizures ... over 5 min (need EKG ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management