Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... may cause permanent ... cause aspiration ... #Management #Neurology
Status Epilepticus Management

 β€’ Definition of Status Epilepticus
 β€’ Diagnostic Workup
 β€’ Potential Causes

Treatment of Status
Status Epilepticus ... β€’ Potential Causes ... #Epilepticus #Management ... #epilepsy #neurology ... #seizure #management
Altered Mental Status - Differential Diagnosis
 β€’ Neurologic: Stroke, Cerebral hypoxia, Cerebral hemorrhage, Seizure, Trauma, TBI,
Altered Mental Status ... Differential Diagnosis β€’ Neurologic ... Cerebral hemorrhage, Seizure ... Abscess β€’ Toxic: Medications ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
for reversible cause ... is available or seizure ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY MEDICATION ... IN STATUS EPILEPTICUS ... #neurology #seizures
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 β€’ Check and maintain ABC
Status Epilepticus ... Early Status Epilepticus ... Epilepticus (Seizure ... Alternative medications ... #Management #neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
for reversible cause ... Refractory medications ... in status epilepticus ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
Causes of Priapism
Many disease states have been associated with priapism, including hematologic disorders, malignancy, neurologic disorders,
Causes of Priapism ... Many disease states ... disorders, malignancy, neurologic ... trauma, infection, medications ... #Differential #Table
The first step is to separate seizures by how they begin in the brain. The type
medication, possibilities ... , and possible causes ... starts in one side ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #ILAE2017 #Classification
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 β€’ A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Pager Summary Indications ... altered mental status ... Dialyzer is rigid case ... #Therapy #RRT #managment ... #nephrology #CRRT