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Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
Generalized Seizures ... seizures "are conceptualized ... Generalized seizures ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
aggressive treatment of generalized ... rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... #Management #Neurology ... Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures
Causes of Primary Epileptic Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Focal - Non-Dyscognitive - Features of
 • Aura
Primary Epileptic Seizures ... Dyscognitive Generalized ... Epileptic #Epilepsy #Seizures ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Management of Seizures ... management of active seizures ... continuous vital sign ... twitter.com/thame #Seizure ... #Emergency #Neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
the Patient with Seizure ... history suggest a seizure ... Characterize seizure ... #Diagnosis #Seizure ... #management #Neurology
Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline
Minor withdrawal (6 to 36 hours) - Tremulousness, mild anxiety, headache, diaphoresis, palpitations, gastrointestinal
mental status • Seizures ... brief flurry of generalized ... tonic-clonic seizures ... and normal vital signs ... Withdrawal #Timeline #etoh
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Simple, Complex • Generalized ... Eclampsia, Prophyria #Seizures ... #Causes #neurology
Grand Mal or Generalized Tonic–Clonic Seizure on Physical Exam

#Grand #Mal #Generalized #Tonic #Clonic #Seizure #grandmal #clinical
Grand Mal or Generalized ... Tonic–Clonic Seizure ... Tonic #Clonic #Seizure ... clinical #video #PhysicalExam ... #neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Meningeal signs ... Systemic symptoms and signs ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) - ICU OnePager

Scoring Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS):
 • PAWSS
 • CIWA-Ar
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• Withdrawal Seizures ... - 1-3 usually generalized ... seizures - ... with normal vital signs ... treatment #management #etoh