Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Altered Mental Status - Differential Diagnosis
 β€’ Neurologic: Stroke, Cerebral hypoxia, Cerebral hemorrhage, Seizure, Trauma, TBI,
Altered Mental Status ... - Differential ... Cerebral hemorrhage, Seizure ... #Status #AMS #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Causes
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for reversible cause ... β€’ Induction: propofol ... is available or seizure ... #neurology #seizures
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... of hypokalemia starts ... #hypokalemia #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 β€’ Sudden alteration in
alteration in mental ... status, severe ... using standard protocols ... A). ❼ Control seizures ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Phenobarbital monotherapy algorithm for alcohol withdrawal

** EDIT - SEE UPDATED ALGORITHM HERE:
https://www.grepmed.com/images/4060/phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-protocol-pulmcrit

-Phenobarbital monotherapy has numerous advantages
phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-protocol-pulmcrit ... Alternative causes ... disorder and avoid seizure ... #Management #Alcohol ... #Protocol #PulmCrit
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Creatine Kinase - Causes of Elevated CK Levels
Acute CK Elevation (Pain > Weakness):
 β€’ RHABDOMYOLYSIS
Creatine Kinase - Causes ... - Medications: statins ... strep) - Seizures ... infarction, Acute renal ... #Elevated #CK #differential
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 β€’ Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Status Epilepticus ... Consider CBC, renal ... #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
attention to volume status ... Assess volume status ... the underlying cause ... of symptomatic (seizures ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for reversible cause ... epilepticus: - Propofol ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology