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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Lorazepam 0.1 mg/kg ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm #peds ... #pediatrics #neurology
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Pediatric SVT - ... Management Algorithm ... tachycardia #Management #Algorithm ... #peds #Pediatric ... #treatment
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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• Obstructive: Pulmonary ... Lactate < 2.0 3) ... UOP > 0.5 cc/kg ... #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
: 8 mg) over 2-3 ... Sodium Loading dose 3 ... IV infusion of 3 ... Management #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Recurrent Polymorphic VT ... Pointes - Management Algorithm ... flecainide) • Class 3 ... Hypocalcemia (rarely) Treatment ... 1 gm/hour • Pediatric
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... Readily Reversibles 3) ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... Management #Summary #criticalcare ... #treatment #workup
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Risk factors 3. ... Reversible course Differential ... epilepticus Treatment ... correction: Levels 2-3 ... : Treat with AEDs
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... Post-traumatic seizure ... skull fracture, e.g ... Injury #trama #pediatrics ... #peds
Approach to the Sick Neonate (<1 month age)
1) Bring to Warmer, Call for Help
2) Apply Monitors
Monitors & Do Vitals 3) ... NAI) H - Heart (SVT ... - Toxins S - Seizures ... Sick #Neonate #pediatrics ... #diagnosis #peds
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... ECG is vital while ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare