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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... continuous vital sign ... escalating anti-epileptic ... drugs eventually ... #Neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
generalized status epilepticus ... which may cause ... may cause aspiration ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Causes of Dizziness ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... vomiting, auditory symptoms ... symptoms/signs, ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Neurology
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Toxic: Alcohol, Medication ... , Recreational drugs ... #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 ... for reversible cause ... Refractory medications ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology
Causes of Bradykinetic Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Parkinson's Disease (TRAP):
• Resting Tremor
• Cogwheel Rigidity
• Akinesia/Bradykinesia
•
Causes of Bradykinetic ... Postural Instability Drug-induced ... • Cerebellar signs ... MovementDisorders #Neurology ... #Causes
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for reversible cause ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY MEDICATION ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... #neurology #seizures
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
 •
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm ... Associated with nausea ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm ... differential #diagnosis #neurology ... #management
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
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Antiepileptic Drug ... Alternative medications ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm