Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
- Management Seizure ... β†’ Benzo Dose 2 ... #2 β†’ Anti-epileptic ... #seizures #management ... #treatment #algorithm
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... generalized status epilepticus ... cause aspiration, hyperkalemia ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... hypovolemic step 2 ... #kaliuresis #management ... #criticalcare #treatment ... diuresis #nephrology #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 ... : - Propofol: ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... Algorithm for Convulsive ... β€’ Induction: propofol ... β€’ Propofol: 2 ... #Treatment #Algorithm
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Emergent Hyperkalemia ... Treatment Algorithm ... minutes, lasts -2 ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 β€’ Class 1a (quinidine,
Algorithm Drugs ... , sotalol) β€’ Propofol ... Hypomagnesemia β€’ Hypokalemia ... Hypocalcemia (rarely) Treatment ... β€’ Adult load: 2-
Hyperkalemia Management Algorithm
 β€’ Treat the cause & optimize hemodynamics and ventilation
 β€’ Reconsider treatment leadingto
Hyperkalemia Management ... Algorithm β€’ Treat ... β€’ Reconsider treatment ... Stabilization 2) ... #Management #Algorithm
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Treatment Protocol ... mg/kg/hr 2) Propofol ... #Treatment #Protocol ... #algorithm #neurology ... #management
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
common causes (see 2- ... ❹ Call for MH treatment ... with dantrolene Hyperkalaemia ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management