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Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Fosphenytoin 20 PE/kg IM ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... #pharmacology # ... dosing #seizure
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Midazolam 10 mg IM ... ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ... is available or seizure ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY MEDICATION ... #neurology #seizures
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Stabilization Phase (Seizure ... OR • IM Midazolam ... Alternative medications ... #Management #neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Midazolam 10 mg IM ... Refractory medications ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Medications Used ... Treatment of Ongoing Seizure ... Midazolam - Preferred IM ... #Medications #Neurology ... #Pharmacology #
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Protocol 1st line (seizures ... intranasal/buccal/IM ... -30 mins) - If seizures ... Protocol #algorithm #neurology ... #management