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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... #2 → Anti-epileptic ... #3 → Infusion ... #Epilepticus #seizures ... #neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Early Status Epilepticus ... Epilepticus (Seizure ... Epilepticus (Seizure ... #Epilepticus #seizure ... #algorithm
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... 20-40 mg/kg at 3- ... #Neurology #pharmacology ... #dosing #seizure
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Risk factors 3. ... epilepticus ... 3 mEq/L • Seizures ... : Treat with AEDs
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... Protocol 1st line (seizures ... 100mg/min) 3) ... #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... one post op Cardiology
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Chronic Hypertension:
 • Guidelines as SBP ≥130 or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
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• Guidelines as ... First diagnosed during ... Urine Dipstick ≥2+ ... : Tonic-clonic seizure ... htn #obstetrics #cardiology
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Patient states he ... was placed on 3 ... /50 Rule (part 2) ... seen on a CXR.2 ... #Radiology #CTChest