Manual of Medicine @ManualOfMedicine
2.8M 2.1K 976
Dedicated to sharing medical news, information and educational materials | https://twitter.com/ManualOMedicine | https://www.facebook.com/manualofme
Contributor Ranks
Latest Searches
8 results
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
Generalized Seizures ... caused by a toxic ... and metabolic causes ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Epilepticus • Assess airway ... Management #Algorithm #Neurology ... #pharmacology #dosing ... #seizure
Inhaled Foreign Body Management

Abdominal thrusts using the Heimlich 
manoeuvre in older children to expel an inhaled
Abdominal thrusts using ... as they may cause ... Choking #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Airway #Obstruction
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... without an obvious cause ... with significant neurologic ... signs or symptoms ... Central #Vertigo #Causes
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Primary survey: • Airway ... Post-traumatic seizure ... fontanelle • Sign ... mastoid (Battle sign ... Injury #trama #pediatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
fully undressed during ... is also a late sign ... are observed for signs ... intra-abdominal masses ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
 -
Treatment of Ongoing Seizure ... Phenytoin - May cause ... #Medications #Neurology ... #Pharmacology #Dosing ... #Table
Time course of events during the alcohol withdrawal syndrome. 
The signs and symptoms that manifest earliest
course of events during ... The signs and symptoms ... palpitations, nausea ... hallucinations and seizures