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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... which may cause ... may cause aspiration ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Status Epilepticus Management

 • Definition of Status Epilepticus
 • Diagnostic Workup
 • Potential Causes

Treatment of Status
• Potential Causes ... Treatment of ... Upon Arrival to ICU ... #neurology #seizure ... #management #treatment
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
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Management: 1. ... lidocaine, +/- pre-treatment ... Manage ICP and Seizures ... = dilated BV = raises ... #neurosurgery #management
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... for reversible cause ... is available or seizure ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... #neurology #seizures
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
Checklist for Treatment ... Delirium in the ICU ... invasive devices/tubes ... #Management #Treatment ... #MICU #CriticalCare
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle Checklist
VITALS: trends!
 • Important to know if the pt is getting better or
Bundle Checklist ... SpO2) • If your VS ... : know gauges, types ... #CriticalCare # ... Management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
nonconvulsive status epilepticus ... Treatment: ... • Treatment of ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
trolley, anaphylaxis treatment ... if necessary, secure ... as patient is stable ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Summary Causes ... exertion/training - Seizures ... #causes #treatment ... #nephrology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
the determined cause ... differential #algorithm #management ... #table #foamed ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... #icu #clinical