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Epilepsy Seizure Types - Generalized vs Focal

Generalized Seizures
 - Absence seizures 
 - Myoclonic seizures
Epilepsy Seizure ... - Absence seizures ... - Tonic seizures ... #Types #Classification ... #Neurology #Differential
Classification of Diuretics
#pharmacology #nephrology #classification #drugs
Classification of ... Diuretics #pharmacology ... #nephrology #classification ... #drugs
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
Generalized Seizures ... other sedative drugs ... Pseudoseizures #GrandMal #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Management of Seizures ... continuous vital sign ... Pharmacologic treatment ... anti-epileptic drugs ... Management #Emergency #Neurology
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... - Differential ... Toxic: Alcohol, Medication ... , Recreational drugs ... Algorithm #Causes #neurology
Drug-Induced Seizures - OTIS-CAMPBELL

O - Organophosphate, oral hypoglycemics, opioid
T - TCA, theophylline
I - Isoniazid, Insulin
S -
Drug-Induced Seizures ... Kat_Watson #Drug ... #Medication #Causes ... #Differential # ... Pharmacology #Diagnosis
While certain drugs are used to control seizures, others can induce seizures in patients without a
While certain drugs ... withdrawal of drugs ... #Pharmacology #Lower ... #Medications #Seizures ... #Threshold #Differential
Causes of Secondary / Provoked Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Febrile
Infection
 • Sepsis
 • Encephalitis
 • Meningitis
Metabolic
Secondary / Provoked Seizures ... - Differential ... Uremia • Alcohol/drug ... Secondary #Provoked #Seizures ... #Neurology #Differential
Stroke Mimics - Differential Diagnosis - MINT Mnemonic
 • Metabolic: Hyper-glycemia, Hypoglycemia, Wernicke's encephalopathy, Mitochondrial Encephalopathy
Stroke Mimics - Differential ... CNS abscess • Neurologic ... : Seizure w/ post-ictal ... Disorder • Toxins: Drug ... MINT #Mnemonic #neurology
Altered Mental Status - Differential Diagnosis
 • Neurologic: Stroke, Cerebral hypoxia, Cerebral hemorrhage, Seizure, Trauma, TBI,
Mental Status - Differential ... Diagnosis • Neurologic ... Cerebral hemorrhage, Seizure ... Abscess • Toxic: Medications ... , Recreational drugs