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Causes of Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infantile:
 • Benign Focal Epilepsy of Infancy
 • West
Causes of Pediatric ... Seizures - Differential ... Drug overdose • Alcohol ... Withdrawal • ... #Epilepsy #Differential
Causes of Provoked Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - "DIMS" Mnemonic
Drugs:
 • Drug overdose
 •
Causes of Provoked ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Drug overdose • Alcohol ... Withdrawal
AEIOU TIPS - Mnemonic for Causes of Altered Mental Status
A - Alcohol, Acidosis, Ammonia, Arrhythmia
E -
Mental Status A - Alcohol ... Electrolytes, Endocrine, Epilepsy ... Overdose, Oxygen, Opiates ... Poisoning S - Stroke, Seizure ... encephalopathy #diagnosis #differential
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Unprovoked - Epilepsy ... Moyamoya • Toxic: Alcohol
Opioid Withdrawal: Clinical Findings and Complications
Note: Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable, but is rarely life-threatening
Opioid Withdrawal ... of alcohol and/ ... Gastrointestinal distress (nausea ... #Withdrawal #Opiate ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis #Signs
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Differential Diagnosis ... TOXICOLOGIC: • Alcohol ... withdrawal • ... increased risk of epilepsy ... cardiovascular causes
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
for symptoms of withdrawal ... q 6 hours PRN nausea ... Support for Hospital Opioid ... Use Treatment (SHOUT ... Management #Addiction #Opiate