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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... between them PEDS ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... management #treatment #algorithm ... #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ... Clinical Features: • Altered ... mental status ( ... agitation) • Seizures ... Immunomodulatory meds
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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HIV, or lyme • Altered ... mental status, ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... • Hypertensive encephalopathy ... #mnemonic
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ... Risk factors 3. ... correction: Levels 2-3 ... : Treat with AEDs ... Posterior #Reversible #Encephalopathy
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
: 8 mg) over 2-3 ... IV infusion of 3 ... #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Fever, headache, altered ... mental status, ... - Generally >3 ... rapidly progressive encephalopathy ... • VZV • HIV encephalopathy