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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
In short, best outcomes ... which may cause ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
seizures is algorithmic ... Pharmacologic treatment ... escalating anti-epileptic ... Tom Fadial https ... #Algorithm #Management
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... the Glucose) 2 Airway ... for reversible cause ... mg) ADVANCED AIRWAY ... MANAGEMENT
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
maintain ABC (airway ... renal function test ... #seizure #Management ... neurology #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... Airway: lateral ... for reversible cause ... #Management #Neurology ... #Pharmacology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... • Assess airway ... #pharmacology # ... dosing #seizure
The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
the traditional algorithm-based ... design, the Vortex uses ... management can ... mandated by an algorithm ... #visualaid #criticalcare
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
nonconvulsive status epilepticus ... the underlying cause ... : Treat with AEDs ... until cause identified ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
- Dyspnea at rest ... hemorrhage, and seizure ... especially status epilepticus ... radiography, pink frothy airway ... pressure due to airway
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
of a difficult airway ... Medical history ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... and surgical management