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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Pharmacologic treatment ... escalating anti-epileptic ... drugs eventually ... #Neurology
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
Acute dystonia ... reduction; change medication ... tremor ("rabbit syndrome ... #Medications #SideEffects ... #pharmacology #management
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment ... Algorithm for Convulsive ... Refractory medications ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Rebound effect from treatment ... Kawasaki, Nephrotic syndrome ... • Reaction to Medications ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... Algorithm for Convulsive ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY MEDICATION ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... #neurology #seizures
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
response to the drug ... #management #algorithm ... #pharmacology #treatment ... #medications #table ... decisionaid #cardiology #hematology
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Acute ED Migraine ... : Acute migraine ... Preventative Medications ... #Migraine #management ... #algorithm #treatment
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... /Drug toxicity, ... nonconvulsive status epilepticus ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
• SJS/TEN • Acute ... disease: symptomatic treatment ... SinaiBmoreIMRes #DRESS #Syndrome ... #dermatology #diagnosis ... #management
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