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Status Epilepticus Pharmacotherapy Guide

 • Phenytoin and Fosphenytoin
 • Valproate Sodium
 • Levetiracetam
 • Lacosamide
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#Epilepticus #Pharmacology ... #neurology #management ... #epilepsy #seizure
Status Epilepticus 
Continuous seizure activity > 5-10 min OR >= 2 seizures without full recovery
First line
Epilepticus Continuous seizure ... 10 min OR >= 2 seizures ... 4 mg IV (10 mg IM ... Epilepticus #Management #Neurology ... #Epilepsy
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Management of Seizures ... management of active seizures ... continuous vital sign ... Pharmacologic treatment ... Management #Emergency #Neurology
The first step is to separate seizures by how they begin in the brain. The type
is to separate seizures ... The type of seizure ... possibilities for epilepsy ... Later on, the seizure ... #Diagnosis #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
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
lateral sclerosis Pathophysiology ... of UMN and LMN signs ... features developing later ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... Hyperreflexia develops later ... • Bilateral signs ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Treatment of Ongoing Seizure ... Midazolam - Preferred IM ... #Abortive #Seizure ... #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 ... PE/kg IV (max rate ... Protocol #algorithm #neurology