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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 ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms
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 ... Management #Emergency #Neurology
Symptoms and Signs of Hypocalcemia
Muscular: Weakness, fatigue, Spasms, cramps
Neurologic: Tetany, Chvostek sign, Trousseau sign, Circumoral and
Symptoms and Signs ... Spasms, cramps Neurologic ... Tetany, Chvostek sign ... , Trousseau sign ... Hallucinations, dementia, seizures
Indications for Head CT before LP
 - Signs of Increased ICP (i.e. papilledema) 
 - History
CT before LP - Signs ... Immunosuppression - Focal Neurologic ... - New Onset Seizure
Lumbar Puncture
Indications: Infection, Inflammation, Other
Contraindications: Coagulopathy, Thrombocytopenia, Anticoagulants, Skin Infection at puncture site, Increased Intracranial Pressure
When
puncture: Coma, Seizure ... Focal neurological signs ... contraindications #neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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• Meningeal signs ... Systemic symptoms and signs ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #neurology
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
Encephalopathy with seizures ... Manifestations #diagnosis #neurology ... #symptoms #signs
Clinical Features of Carbon Monoxide Toxicity
CNS - Headache, Visual disturbances, Confusion, Ataxia, Seizure, Syncope, Retinal hemorrhage,
Confusion, Ataxia, Seizure ... hemorrhage, Focal neurologic ... Toxicity #Toxicology #Signs
Epilepsy Seizure Types - Generalized vs Focal

Generalized Seizures
 - Absence seizures 
 - Myoclonic seizures
Epilepsy Seizure ... Generalized Seizures ... - Absence seizures ... - Tonic seizures ... Classification #Neurology
Focal Seizures
Focal Seizures With Impairment of Consciousness
 - The seizure may or may not start with
Focal Seizures ... Focal Seizures With ... ) a unilateral neurologic ... #Focal #Seizures ... #Diagnosis #Neurology