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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... continues, the more refractory ... #Management #Neurology ... #Seizures #Algorithm ... #PulmCrit
Americal Epilepsy Society - Proposed treatment algorithm for status epilepticus.

#Management #Neurology #Status #Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures #AES
Society - Proposed treatment ... algorithm for status ... #Management #Neurology ... #Refractory #Seizures ... #AES #Algorithm
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... between them PEDS ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm #peds ... #pediatrics #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ... Altered mental status ... agitation) • Seizures ... constant, global, and refractory ... Immunomodulatory meds
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Altered mental status ... , analgesics refractory ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... • Hypertensive encephalopathy ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... Algorithm for Convulsive ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY ... #management #neurology ... #seizures #ACEP
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment ... : Treat with AEDs ... Posterior #Reversible #Encephalopathy
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
of Convulsive Status ... Refractory Status ... #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
short course of treatment ... and lowers the seizure ... acyclovir to all encephalopathic ... and immunologic status ... #HSV #PulmCrit
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Treatment Protocol ... 1st line (seizures ... -30 mins) - If seizures ... (30 - 60 mins) REFRACTORY ... #Protocol #algorithm