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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
The first step is to separate seizures by how they begin in the brain. The type
The type of seizure ... , and possible causes ... starts in one side ... Neurology #ILAE2017 #Classification ... #Seizure #Types
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
symptoms (HA, nausea ... , confusion, seizures ... Assessment of volume status ... #Differential #Algorithm
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
of Convulsive Status ... ) Established Status ... Refractory Status ... • IV Midazolam Loading ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
presentations and disease states ... circulation If drugs, seizures ... Heavy exercise - Seizures ... #typea #typeb # ... classification
Intrapartum Abnormal Fetal HR Tracing - Causes of Variability & Decelerations - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Minimal/Absent Variability
- Causes of Variability ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hypotension • Maternal seizure ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Obstetrics
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of types ... Type 1 - Mediators ... Allergen-specific lgE causes ... cell antigens, leading ... allergy #table #classification
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... State of cellular ... Stages: 1. ... Hemorrhagic → leading ... water #Shock #Classification
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... Types - Pathophysiology ... in blood flow caused ... Depends on the cause ... external fluid loss leading
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... of hypokalemia starts ... tubular acidosis (type ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm