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Causes of Primary Epileptic Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Focal - Non-Dyscognitive - Features of
 • Aura
Primary Epileptic Seizures ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive ... cause FIRST-LINE AGENTS ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY MEDICATION ... #neurology #seizures
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Toxic: Alcohol, Medication ... #Causes #neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive ... First-line agents ... Refractory medications ... #Management #Neurology
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Differential Diagnosis ... withdrawal • Medication ... causes; may have convulsive ... PNES): Behavioral events ... #Neurology #Geriatrics
While certain drugs are used to control seizures, others can induce seizures in patients without a
when multiple agents ... varies among agents ... /or preventive dosing ... Pharmacology #Lower #Medications ... #Differential #
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Drug Induced Kidney Injury
 • Pre-Renal: NSAIDS, CNI, ACEI/ARB, IL-2 therapy, Diuretics CAR-T therapy
 • Osmotic
Mannitol, Contrast agents ... #KidneyInjury #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #nephrology #Medications
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Immunosuppressive agents ... Reversible course Differential ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... titratable parenteral agents ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Stabilization Phase (Seizure ... Alternative medications ... #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Lactic Acidosis - Differential ... the offending agent ... Heavy exercise - Seizures ... - HIV/HAART medications ... #typea #typeb #classification