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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
between them PEDS ... Lorazepam 0.1 mg/kg ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm #peds ... #pediatrics #neurology
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Pediatric SVT - ... Management Algorithm ... 2 J/kg - Dr. ... #peds #Pediatric ... #treatment
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary ... ) MAP > 60-65 2) ... ) UOP > 0.5 cc/kg ... #criticalcare #algorithm
Salicylate Toxicity - Diagnosis and Management

Consider if:
1) Patient is hot and altered
2) You see tachypnea with
hot and altered 2) ... Dizziness, Altered, Seizure ... , Diaphoresis, Pulmonary ... Resuscitation 2) ... diagnosis #management #Treatment
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
mg) slowly over 2- ... mg) slowly over 2- ... max: 8 mg) over 2- ... Management #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
Patients with CHD are exceptionally sensitive to the effects of bronchiolitis on their volume status
Four principles
heart to improve pulmonary ... is 10mcg/ml). 2. ... . 3.Correct acidosis ... #Management #Peds ... #Pediatrics #CHD
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Recurrent Polymorphic VT ... Pointes - Management Algorithm ... Hypocalcemia (rarely) Treatment ... • Adult load: 2- ... 1 gm/hour • Pediatric
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- Differential ... before beginning treatment ... Heavy exercise - Seizures ... output - Acute pulmonary ... #Elevation #Differential
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Reversible course Differential ... • EEG: With persistent ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment ... : Treat with AEDs
Approach to the Sick Neonate (<1 month age)
1) Bring to Warmer, Call for Help
2) Apply Monitors
Call for Help 2) ... NAI) H - Heart (SVT ... - Toxins S - Seizures ... Sick #Neonate #pediatrics ... #diagnosis #peds