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Americal Epilepsy Society - Proposed treatment algorithm for status epilepticus.

#Management #Neurology #Status #Epilepticus #Refractory #Seizures #AES
Society - Proposed treatment ... epilepticus. ... #Management #Neurology ... #Status #Epilepticus ... #Refractory #Seizures
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... epilepticus was ... continues, the more refractory ... #Management #Neurology ... #Epilepticus #Refractory
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment ... IV (3000 mg) Refractory ... #Epilepticus #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
Status Epilepticus Management

 • Definition of Status Epilepticus
 • Diagnostic Workup
 • Potential Causes

Treatment of Status
Status Epilepticus ... Diagnostic Workup ... of Status Epilepticus ... #Epilepticus #Management ... #epilepsy #neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY ... #Epilepticus #Treatment ... #neurology #seizures
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Antibiotics (Bactrim, PCN ... Optimize volume status ... #Management #Treatment ... #potassium #nephrology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis ... Assess volume status ... options for severe/refractory ... #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Altered mental status ... epilepticus ... Treatment: • Address ... underlying cause • Treatment ... #management #neurology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... irrigation • Management ... 2Cl- Symport (Loop ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... (30 - 60 mins) REFRACTORY ... STATUS EPILEPTICUS ... #Epilepticus #Treatment ... #management