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diagnosis differential vertigo comparison symptoms algorithm classification diuresis dizziness epilepticus excretion findings generalized grandmal medications pharmacology pseudoseizures renal status table
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
generalized or a general ... seizure caused ... and metabolic causes ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo PERIPHERAL VERTIGO • Onset: Sudden • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
and Central Vertigo ... PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... with vascular causes ... diagnosis #findings #signs ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide) • Glaucoma • Epilepsy • Altitude
Diuretics and Agents ... irrigation • Management ... Kidney stones caused ... Desmopressin (DDAVP) • Central ... #Nephrology #Pharmacology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo PERIPHERAL VERTIGO 1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... and Central Vertigo ... signs or symptoms ... #Peripheral #Central ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo Peripheral Vertigo: • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Dizziness and Vertigo Peripheral ... may be present Central ... with vascular causes ... positional episodes caused ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Causes of Status Epilepticus in Adults METABOLIC DISTURBANCES Hepatic encephalopathy Hypocalcemia Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia Hyponatremia Uremia INFECTIOUS PROCESSES Central nervous system abscess Encephalitis Meningitis WITHDRAWAL SYNDROMES Alcohol Antiepileptic drugs Baclofen Barbiturates Benzodiazepines CENTRAL
Causes of Status ... INFECTIOUS PROCESSES Central ... Benzodiazepines CENTRAL ... #Epilepticus #Seizures ... #neurology
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