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Status Epilepticus 
Continuous seizure activity > 5-10 min OR >= 2 seizures without full recovery
First line
Status Epilepticus ... 150 mg/min) • Valproic ... hr infusion #Status
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
of Convulsive Status ... Early Status Epilepticus ... ) Established Status ... OR • IV Valproic ... Refractory Status
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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monitor respiratory status ... monitor respiratory status ... monitor respiratory status ... loading dose - Valproic ... monitor respiratory status
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Algorithm for Status ... PE/kg) or • Valproic
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... combination): 1) Valproic ... mins) REFRACTORY STATUS ... 48hrs) #MGH #Status
Pharmacology of Antipsychotic Drugs for Bipolar Disorder
 • PHENOTHIAZINES: Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Thioridazine
 • THIOXANTHENE: Thiothixene
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, Lamotrigine, Valproic
Valproic Acid in the ICU for Agitation and Delirium
Up to 70% of ICU patients experience agitation
Valproic Acid in ... ASykedPharmD #Valproic
Statin Induced Muscle Toxicity - Summary

Clinical Presentation:
 • Elevations of serum creatine kinase with proximal myalgia
Statin Induced Muscle ... individuals on statin ... patients taking a statin ... initiation of statin ... : Inflammatory statin
Statins intensity, drug interactions, timing of administration and missed doses.

An overview of high, moderate and low
Statins intensity ... low intensity statin ... dosing, which statins ... bedtime and which statins
Pediatric Status Epilepticus Algorithm 

#Status #Epilepticus #Algorithm #Pediatrics #Peds #Neurology #Seizure
Pediatric Status ... Algorithm #Status