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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Management of Seizures ... management of active seizures ... anti-epileptic drugs ... twitter.com/thame #Seizure ... #Emergency #Neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Red flags (PHANTOMS ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... • Hypertensive encephalopathy ... #neurology #PHANTOMS ... #mnemonic
Stroke Mimics - Differential Diagnosis - MINT Mnemonic
 • Metabolic: Hyper-glycemia, Hypoglycemia, Wernicke's encephalopathy, Mitochondrial Encephalopathy
Diagnosis - MINT Mnemonic ... • Neurologic: Seizure ... Disorder • Toxins: Drug ... Diagnosis #MINT #Mnemonic ... #neurology
Causes of Provoked Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - "DIMS" Mnemonic
Drugs:
 • Drug overdose
 •
Provoked Pediatric Seizures ... Drugs: • Drug ... Infection: • Febrile Seizures ... #Seizures #Provoked ... #Causes #Peds #
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
(AEDs) on a first ... time seizure? ... • first seizure ... #Seizure #FirstTime ... Initiation #start #Algorithm
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ... agitation) • Seizures ... • Hypertensive emergency ... Immunomodulatory meds ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #Neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
• Headache • Seizures ... • Headache • Seizures ... abnormality, Medication/Drug ... Constipation, Seizures ... 2-3 mEq/L • Seizures
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Stabilization Phase (Seizure ... Epilepticus (Seizure ... Status Epilepticus (Seizure ... If seizure continues ... #Epilepticus #seizure