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Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Aneurysm, Vasculitis, Reversible ... , Recreational drugs ... Hypomagnesemia, Hypocalcemia ... #Causes #neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... , 02, suction 3. ... Concurrently search for reversible ... cause First-line ... Ketamine: 0.5-3
Causes of Status Epilepticus in Adults
METABOLIC DISTURBANCES
Hepatic encephalopathy
Hypocalcemia
Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia
Hyponatremia
Uremia
INFECTIOUS PROCESSES
Central nervous system abscess
Encephalitis
Meningitis
WITHDRAWAL SYNDROMES
Alcohol
Antiepileptic drugs
Baclofen
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
CENTRAL
Causes of Status ... encephalopathy Hypocalcemia ... Antiepileptic drugs ... Neoplasm Posterior reversible ... #neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... 02, suction 3. ... Concurrently search for reversible ... cause FIRST-LINE ... Ketamine: 0.5-3
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Risk factors 3. ... abnormality, Medication/Drug ... nonconvulsive status epilepticus ... the underlying cause ... correction: Levels 2-3
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Antiepileptic Drug ... : 8 mg) over 2-3 ... seizure #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
you start Anti-Epileptic ... Drugs (AEDs) on ... Remote Symptomatic Cause ... Initiation #start #Algorithm ... #Neurology #SHINE
Adult ACLS - Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least 2
Cardiac Arrest Algorithm ... Monophasic: 360 J Drug ... dose: 1 mg every 3- ... intra-arterial Reversible ... Causes: • Hypovolemia
Adult Cardiac Arrest - ACLS Circular Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least
ACLS Circular Algorithm ... Monophasic: 360 J Drug ... dose: 1 mg every 3- ... intra-arterial Reversible ... Causes: • Hypovolemia