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 ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... #treatment #algorithm ... #peds #pediatrics ... #neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... , 02, suction 3. ... epilepticus: - Propofol ... Ketamine: 0.5-3 ... #Management #Neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... 02, suction 3. ... β€’ Induction: propofol ... Ketamine: 0.5-3 ... #neurology #seizures
Status Epilepticus 
Continuous seizure activity > 5-10 min OR >= 2 seizures without full recovery
First line
Status Epilepticus ... infusion) β€’ Propofol ... (3-5 mg/kg bolus ... #Epilepticus #Management ... #Neurology #Epilepsy
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 β€’ Class 1a (quinidine,
Torsades de Pointes - Management ... Algorithm Drugs ... flecainide) β€’ Class 3 ... , sotalol) β€’ Propofol ... #Algorithm
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 β€’ Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... : 8 mg) over 2-3 ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 β€’ an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
myasthenia usually β€’ Starts ... should precede initiation ... years and within 3 ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Quick Guide: Methadone Starts in the Hospital
Day 1: max daily dose 40 mg methadone
First dose
β€’ Check
Guide: Methadone Starts ... oriented/tranquil 3. ... ) #Methadone #Initiation ... #Algorithm #Treatment ... #Management #Addiction
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 β€’ Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... massive transfusion protocol ... and transport STAT ... if greater than 3 ... Survey #CABCDE #management
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... Treatment Protocol ... 100mg/min) 3) ... #algorithm #neurology ... #management