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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
of generalized status ... In short, best outcomes ... The duration of status ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
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 Status ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology ... #Pharmacology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... COPD assessment test ... COPD #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Pulmonary ... SABA #SAMA #ICS #Pharmacology
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... shows how pre-test ... nephrotoxicity from a short ... and immunologic status ... is proposed: #Management
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... StatusEpilepticus #Management ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... #pharmacology #
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... renal function test ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional status ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... medical and surgical management
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
• Weakness: Starts ... bradycardia, urinary retention ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... nocturnal enuresis • Prevention ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #Table