6 results
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
mm is needed to cause ... - Hypertensive encephalopathy ... visual disturbance, seizure ... ://twitter.com/PulmCrit ... Emergency #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ... edema visualized as ... the underlying cause ... : Treat with AEDs ... until cause identified
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Movement disorders, Seizure ... Meningitis, Myelopathy, Encephalopathy ... autoantibodies that will cause ... (for secondary APS ... Secondary prevention (statin
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
and lowers the seizure ... acyclovir to all encephalopathic ... HSV PCR would cause ... and immunologic status ... #HSV #PulmCrit
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
 •
altered mental status ... Demyelinating disease caused ... • Symptoms: AMS ... rapidly progressive encephalopathy ... • VZV • HIV encephalopathy