Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
of generalized status ... epilepticus was ... may cause permanent ... cause aspiration ... #Seizures #Algorithm
Causes of Hyperpyrexia (Temp > 106.7Β° F) - Differential Diagnosis
 β€’ Heat Stroke
 β€’ Drug-induced: Amphetamines,
Causes of Hyperpyrexia ... damage: Hemorrhage, Status ... Epilepticus, Hypothalamic ... Washington University ID ... #high #fever
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... Epilepticus 1. ... for reversible cause ... - Propofol: 2-5 ... #Algorithm #Management
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 ... Propofol: 2-5 mg ... #Algorithm #Convulsive
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) - ICU OnePager

Scoring Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS):
 β€’ PAWSS
 β€’ CIWA-Ar
 β€’
β€’ CIWA-Ar β€’ AWS ... seizures - Status ... epilepticus occurs ... in 3% - High ... Barbituates β€’ Propofol
APVcmv - Adaptive Pressure Ventilation - Controlled Mechanical Ventilation Summary
Most Similar to PRVC - Pressure Regulated
plateau pressure and static ... Confirm the height/ IBW ... are correct as ... volume may be too high ... target volume Casey
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 β€’ A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
altered mental status ... Dialyzer is rigid case ... permanent (such as ... in the ICU: β€’ IHD ... High clearance achieved
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 β€’ Obturator - inserted into
Outer Cannula - stays ... inner diameter (ID ... also important as ... This can cause life-threatening ... will be required (high