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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... #3 → Infusion ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm #peds ... #pediatrics #neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... cause aspiration ... #Management #Neurology ... #Seizures #Algorithm ... #PulmCrit
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment ... Status Epilepticus ... , 02, suction 3. ... for reversible cause ... #Epilepticus #Treatment
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... Status Epilepticus ... 02, suction 3. ... for reversible cause ... #Epilepticus #Treatment
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Early Status Epilepticus ... : 8 mg) over 2-3 ... #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
attention to volume status ... Measure urine osmolality ... Assess volume status ... the underlying cause ... #management #nephrology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Risk factors 3. ... epilepticus ... Treatment: • Address ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
short course of treatment ... -Acyclovir is nephrotoxic ... HSV PCR would cause ... and immunologic status ... #HSV #PulmCrit
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... Weakness - Dark urine ... obstruction 3. ... #treatment #nephrology
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... Treatment Protocol ... 100mg/min) 3) ... #Epilepticus #Treatment ... #Protocol #algorithm