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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
epilepticus was ... In short, best outcomes ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... Status #Epilepticus
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Airway: lateral ... 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
the Glucose) 2 Airway ... MANAGEMENT • ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY MEDICATION ... IN STATUS EPILEPTICUS ... #neurology #seizures
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Status Epilepticus ... maintain ABC (airway ... renal function test ... Early Status Epilepticus ... #Management #neurology
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
exacerbation (often w/ acute ... COPD) • Other acute ... altered mental status ... #criticalcare # ... management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... epilepticus ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology