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Management of status epilepticus

Big thanks to Dr. Grossman, one of MetroHealth's neurocritical care attendings for his
Management of status ... attendings for his ... of status epilepticus ... #epilepticus #Management ... #Seizure #Algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... Refractory medications ... in status epilepticus ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
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 ... IN STATUS EPILEPTICUS ... #management #neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Status Epilepticus ... Early Status Epilepticus ... Alternative medications ... #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... 0.5-3.0-mg/kg/hr ... StatusEpilepticus #Management ... #Algorithm #Neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Altered mental status ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... epilepticus ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... output: 200 ml/hr ... per day until stable ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... depress, ↑PR ↑QRS ... Elimination (see Table ... Optimize volume status ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... mins) REFRACTORY STATUS ... EPILEPTICUS: 1 ... #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
the examination table ... degree angle toward his ... in the United States ... instructions #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #management