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 ... - Management Seizure ... Lorazepam 0.1 mg ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... #algorithm #peds
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive ... 02, suction 3. ... : 0.5-3 mg/kg IV ... #Convulsive #management
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
for Convulsive ... , 02, suction 3. ... epilepticus: - Propofol ... : 0.5-3 mg/kg IV ... #Management #Neurology
Status Epilepticus 
Continuous seizure activity > 5-10 min OR >= 2 seizures without full recovery
First line
Status Epilepticus ... Midazolam 2-4 mg ... infusion) β€’ Propofol ... (3-5 mg/kg bolus ... #Epilepticus #Management
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 β€’ Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... over 2-3 minutes ... IV infusion of 3 ... #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management ... Algorithm / Checklist ... blow out clots 2. ... vasoconstrictor spray 3. ... soaked pledget (500 mg
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... 100mg/min) 3) ... mg/kg/hr 2) Propofol ... #algorithm #neurology ... #management
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 ... β€’ Adult load: 2- ... #Algorithm
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist ... capacity: Monitor 2- ... 3 times daily. ... procainamide, statins ... #Management #CriticalCare
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