6 results
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
between them PEDS ... Lorazepam 0.1 mg/kg IV ... Anti-epileptic #3 → Infusion ... management #treatment #algorithm ... #neurology
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Preventative Therapy Algorithm ... IL bolus then infusion ... 1hr • Valproic Acid ... mg/min -> Neurology ... #prophylaxis #neurology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... or • Valproic acid ... 0.5-3.0-mg/kg/hr infusion ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm ... #Neurology #pharmacology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
acid 20-40 mg/Kg ... infusion of 0.5 ... seizure #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... glycol (present in IV ... - Rapid saline infusion ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... ABG #bloodgas #Acid
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
1) Valproic acid ... 2mg/kg), Maint. infusion ... 10mg/kg), Maint. infusion ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management