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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... - Management Seizure ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... #algorithm #peds ... #pediatrics #neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... IV infusion of 3 ... #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... 02, suction 3. ... is available or seizure ... Ketamine: 0.5-3 ... #neurology #seizures
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Then, ask 3 questions ... 2) Is ADH elevated ... of symptomatic (seizures ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Risk factors 3. ... Reversible course Differential ... 3 mEq/L • Seizures ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
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- ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... pharmacology #dosing #seizure
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Framework and Management ... exertion/training - Seizures ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Acute Altered Mental Status - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask while en route: vitals, hyper/hypoactive, POC glucose,
1) Ask while ... security, access 2) ... • Hypoactive 3) ... #Management #criticalcare ... encephalopathy #differential
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 ... medical and surgical management
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
compression by fractured ... Spinal injuries 2. ... , Aspergillus 3. ... hypercoagulable states ... #algorithm