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Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Toxic: Alcohol, Medication ... Eclampsia, Prophyria #Seizures ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #neurology
Etiologies of Peripheral Neuropathy
 • Metabolic / Nutritional: DiabetesB12 deficiency, Uremia/ESRD, Hypothyroidism
 • Medication-induced: ART, Antibiotics,
Hypothyroidism • Medication-induced ... Willis via UNC IM ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #neurology
The first step is to separate seizures by how they begin in the brain. The type
The type of seizure ... medication, possibilities ... , and possible causes ... Later on, the seizure ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
for reversible cause ... Midazolam 10 mg IM ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY MEDICATION ... Convulsive #management #neurology ... #seizures #ACEP
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure ... withdrawal • Medication ... Seizure Mimics: ... cardiovascular causes ... #Elderly #Neurology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
IV at a maximum rate ... Fosphenytoin 20 PE/kg IM ... Management #Algorithm #Neurology ... #pharmacology # ... dosing #seizure
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Movement disorders, Seizure ... Disease, PRES Pathophysiology ... autoantibodies that will cause ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
for reversible cause ... Midazolam 10 mg IM ... Refractory medications ... 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 ... the underlying cause ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Stabilization Phase (Seizure ... Epilepticus (Seizure ... OR • IM Midazolam ... Alternative medications ... #Management #neurology