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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
seizures is algorithmic ... continuous vital sign ... anti-epileptic drugs ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Emergency #Neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... in the Emergency ... of additional symptoms ... light-headedness, headache ... #management #Neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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• Meningeal signs ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... and signs (e.g. ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
Generalized Seizures ... Generalized seizures ... other sedative drugs ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Emergent Causes of Headache and Associated Risk Factors
Carbon monoxide poisoning
 - Breathing in enclosed or confined
Emergent Causes ... with the same symptoms ... neurological findings or seizure ... or serotonergic drugs ... #redflags #signs
Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
assessment - Vital signs ... glucose - Review medication ... - Relevant drug ... Acute/severe headache ... - History of seizure
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Hypertension/Hypertensive emergency ... Neurological symptoms ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... /Drug toxicity, ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... Algorithm for Convulsive ... is available or seizure ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY MEDICATION ... #neurology #seizures
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
→ Syncope • Signs ... /Symptoms: - Lightheadedness ... sensations - Headache ... Exertional Heat Stroke: EMERGENCY ... consciousness, Coma/seizure
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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Diagnosis and Management ... for an unrelated indication ... , signs, and complications ... • Treatment algorithms ... PV #Diagnosis #Management