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Classification of Neonatal Seizures
Subtle 
Clonic 
 - Focal 
 - Multifocal 
Tonic 
 - Focal
Classification of Neonatal ... Seizures Subtle ... Generalized #Neonatal ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment
Blood pressure control:
 • Aim for 10-25% BP reduction within
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ... Syndrome (PRES) ... are preferred Seizure ... #Syndrome #Treatment ... #Management #Neurology
Causes of Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infantile:
 • Benign Focal Epilepsy of Infancy
 • West
Causes of Pediatric ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neonates and Infant ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds ... #Pediatrics
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
Syndrome (PRES) ... agitation) • Seizures ... Immunomodulatory meds ... #Syndrome #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Demyelinating Syndrome ... Movement disorders, Seizure ... Meningitis, Myelopathy, Encephalopathy ... #neurology #rheumatology ... #management #treatment
Infantile Spasms 
Associated with Tuberous Sclerosis 
1) Flexor spasms: Sudden flexion of neck, trunk, arms, and
Developmental delay Diagnosis ... EEG pattern Management ... to the onset of seizures ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Diagnosis
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
facial numbness), Encephalopathy ... with seizures ( ... pain • Extra-CNS ... Manifestations #diagnosis ... #neurology #symptoms
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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papilledema • Horner syndrome ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... • Hypertensive encephalopathy ... brain lesion • CNS ... #Algorithm #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ... may precede the neurologic ... : Treat with AEDs ... #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #management #neurology
Approach to the Sick Neonate (<1 month age)
1) Bring to Warmer, Call for Help
2) Apply Monitors
Start Empiric Management ... Up Differential Diagnosis ... - Toxins S - Seizures ... #pediatrics #neonatal ... #peds