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Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... First-line agents ... Midazolam 10 mg IM ... Refractory medications ... #Management #Neurology
Drug Induced Kidney Injury
 • Pre-Renal: NSAIDS, CNI, ACEI/ARB, IL-2 therapy, Diuretics CAR-T therapy
 • Osmotic
Mannitol, Contrast agents ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #nephrology #Medications
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... syndrome • Protein-losing ... Malignancy • Pulmonary ... Post-CABG • Medication ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... cause FIRST-LINE AGENTS ... Midazolam 10 mg IM ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY MEDICATION ... Convulsive #management #neurology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Fosphenytoin 20 PE/kg IM ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm ... #Neurology #pharmacology ... #dosing #seizure
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Diuretics and Agents ... Torsemide) • Acute pulmonary ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology #Medications
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Any adverse events ... - Allergies to medications ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... days before Pulmonary
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
OR • IM Midazolam ... Alternative medications ... seizure #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Causes of Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac - Arrhythmia:
 • Tachyarrhythmia
 • Bradyarrhythmia
 • Supraventricular Tachycardia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... Hypovolemia • Medications ... Defecation #Syncope #Neurology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Medications Used ... Midazolam - Preferred IM ... Abortive #Seizure #Medications ... #Neurology #Pharmacology ... #Dosing #Table