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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Lorazepam 0.1 mg/kg IV ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... management #treatment #algorithm ... #peds #pediatrics ... #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
PRES) - Diagnosis Clinical ... 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
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history of cancer, HIV ... Altered mental status ... , analgesics refractory ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... • Hypertensive encephalopathy
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Refractory Status ... : 8 mg) over 2-3 ... #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... 02, suction 3. ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY ... Ketamine: 0.5-3 ... #seizures #ACEP
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
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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should be based on clinical ... altered mental status ... - Generally >3 ... rapidly progressive encephalopathy ... encephalopathy
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
exertion/training - Seizures ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... Infection - Viral (HIV ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... Shift of extracellular
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Protocol 1st line (seizures ... -30 mins) - If seizures ... 100mg/min) 3) ... (30 - 60 mins) REFRACTORY ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm