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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Management of Seizures ... management of active seizures ... continuous vital sign ... anti-epileptic drugs ... #Emergency #Neurology
Causes of Provoked Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - "DIMS" Mnemonic
Drugs:
 • Drug overdose
 •
Diagnosis Algorithm ... : • Drug overdose ... Structural: • Head Injury ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Toxic: Alcohol, Medication ... , Recreational drugs ... Traumatic brain injury ... #Causes #neurology
Causes of Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infantile:
 • Benign Focal Epilepsy of Infancy
 • West
Causes of Pediatric ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Structural: • Head Injury ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Post-traumatic seizure ... fontanelle • Sign ... mastoid (Battle sign ... trama #pediatrics ... #peds
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... Apnea/poor effort, Signs ... ↓ BP is a late sign ... Neurosurgery; consider seizure ... normalized vital signs
CHALICE Predictors of Clinically Significant Head Iniury 
History 
 - Witnessed LOC > 5min 
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- Seizure after ... head injury in ... fontanelle - Signs ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Antiepileptic Drug ... Alternative medications ... #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm