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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
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... Convulsive Status Epilepticus ... Refractory medications ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Preventative Therapy Algorithm ... Preventative Medications ... #Migraine #management ... #algorithm #treatment ... #prophylaxis
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY MEDICATION ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... #neurology #seizures
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Antiepileptic Drug ... Alternative medications ... #seizure #Management ... #peds #algorithm
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
 •
Diagnosis and Management ... for an unrelated indication ... , signs, and complications ... • Treatment algorithms ... PV #Diagnosis #Management
Migraine Prevention and Prophylaxis
Who to Consider: 
 • ≥ 4 significant headaches or migraine attacks/month
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Prevention and Prophylaxis ... Severe/DisabIing symptoms ... Preventative Medications ... #neurology #headache ... #management #Nutraceuticals
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Neurological symptoms ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... /Drug toxicity, ... nonconvulsive status epilepticus ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Treat if other signs ... only if worsening symptoms ... fluid opsonins Prophylaxis ... SBP #diagnosis #management ... #prophylaxis #treatment
Penicillin Allergy Pathway for Antibiotic Prescription in Patients With Penicillin Allergy
Mild Reaction - Itching, Minor rash
interstitial nephritis, Drug ... eosinophilia systemic symptoms ... strong clinical indication ... #Prescription #algorithm ... #management