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
Status Epilepticus ... #2 β†’ Anti-epileptic ... #3 β†’ Infusion ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm #peds
Status Epilepticus 
Continuous seizure activity > 5-10 min OR >= 2 seizures without full recovery
First line
Status Epilepticus ... 20 mg/kg IV β€’ Phenobarbital ... infusion) β€’ Propofol ... (3-5 mg/kg bolus ... #Epilepticus #Management
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Status Epilepticus ... - Propofol: 2-5 ... q12h PO/IV - Phenobaribital ... #Epilepticus #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Management
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... Status Epilepticus ... Propofol: 2-5 mg ... q12h PO/IV β€’ Phenobaribital ... #Epilepticus #Treatment
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 β€’ Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Status Epilepticus ... Early Status Epilepticus ... #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... Treatment Protocol ... mg/kg/hr 2) Propofol ... #Epilepticus #Treatment ... #Protocol #algorithm
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 β€’ Class 1a (quinidine,
Algorithm Drugs ... flecainide) β€’ Class 3 ... , sotalol) β€’ Propofol ... Hypocalcemia (rarely) Treatment ... β€’ Adult load: 2-
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) - ICU OnePager

Scoring Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS):
 β€’ PAWSS
 β€’ CIWA-Ar
 β€’
hours) - 1-3 ... seizures - Status ... epilepticus occurs ... Barbituates β€’ Propofol ... #management #etoh
Quick Guide: Methadone Starts in the Hospital
Day 1: max daily dose 40 mg methadone
First dose
β€’ Check
Guide: Methadone Starts ... in 1 hour Day 2: ... oriented/tranquil 3. ... Methadone #Initiation #Algorithm ... #Treatment #Management
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34ΒΊ
INITIAL THERAPY
 β€’ Remove wet garments
 β€’ Avoid rough
Hypothermia - Protocol ... INVESTIGATIONS β€’ Stat ... arrhythmias β€’ Max 3 ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm