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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
which may cause ... may cause aspiration ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
(seizure, dizziness ... Diagnosis #EM #Neuro ... #IM #Sycope #Causes ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Ddxof
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
you start Anti-Epileptic ... Drugs (AEDs) on ... identified on neuro-Imaging ... Initiation #start #Algorithm ... #Neurology #SHINE
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
, confusion, seizures ... renal disease), drug ... Diagnosis #EM #IM ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Ddxof
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for reversible cause ... Midazolam 10 mg IM ... Convulsive #management #neurology ... #seizures #ACEP
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Convulsive Status Epilepticus ... Antiepileptic Drug ... OR • IM Midazolam ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm