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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
which may cause ... permanent brain ... Aside from the brain ... #Management #Neurology ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
you start Anti-Epileptic ... Drugs (AEDs) on ... abnormalities on EEG #Antiepileptics ... Initiation #start #Algorithm ... #Neurology #SHINE
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 ... SYNDROMES Alcohol Antiepileptic ... malformations Brain ... #Seizures #Differential ... #neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Convulsive Status Epilepticus ... • Consider Antiepileptic ... Early Status Epilepticus ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
parietal lobes of the brain ... nonconvulsive status epilepticus ... the underlying cause ... : Treat with AEDs ... until cause identified