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Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... - Differential ... Toxic: Alcohol, Medication ... , Recreational drugs ... • Infectious: Meningitis
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
Generalized Seizures ... other sedative drugs ... and bacterial meningitis ... 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
Altered Mental Status - Differential Diagnosis
 • Neurologic: Stroke, Cerebral hypoxia, Cerebral hemorrhage, Seizure, Trauma, TBI,
Mental Status - Differential ... Cerebral hemorrhage, Seizure ... Pneumonia, Sepsis, Meningitis ... Abscess • Toxic: Medications ... , Recreational drugs
Causes of Secondary / Provoked Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Febrile
Infection
 • Sepsis
 • Encephalitis
 • Meningitis
Metabolic
Secondary / Provoked Seizures ... - Differential ... Encephalitis • Meningitis ... Uremia • Alcohol/drug ... #Neurology #Differential
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
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Differential Diagnosis ... INFECTIOUS: • Meningitis ... withdrawal • Drug ... withdrawal • Medication ... Polypharmacy - Drug
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
to Headaches - Differential ... • Meningeal signs ... Systemic symptoms and signs ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... infection (e.g., meningitis
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 ... - CBC with differential ... - Relevant drug ... - History of seizure