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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
seizures is algorithmic ... and bag-valve mask ... Pharmacologic treatment ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Emergency #Neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment
Blood pressure control:
 • Aim for 10-25% BP reduction within
Posterior Reversible ... (PRES) - Treatment ... are preferred Seizure ... #Treatment #Management ... #Neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... In short, best outcomes ... rely upon rapid seizure ... #Management #Neurology ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... epilepticus Treatment ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
System: CNS - Seizure ... ED arrival MSK ... dislocations (posterior ... compartment syndrome ... #Emergency #Algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... Algorithm for Convulsive ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY MEDICATION ... #management #neurology ... #seizures #ACEP
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... renal function test ... Alternative medications ... #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Then, ask 3 questions ... Treatment: Treatment ... demyelination syndrome ... of symptomatic (seizures ... #management #nephrology
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Diagnosis and Management ... sex • Metabolic syndrome ... • Medications ... knees, fingers, wrist ... Dual-energy CT → MSU