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Neurological emergencies Flashcards

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name 6 neurological emergencies

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  • Status epilepticus
  • MG
  • GBS
  • Subarachnoid haemorrhage
  • Encephalitis
  • Cauda Equina
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Status epilepticus is

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a succession of tonic-clonic seizures without regaining consciousness between attacks.

5 or more minutes OR repetitive seizure activity without regaining consciousness

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1 st line management of status epilepticus

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Benzodiazepine

  • IV lorazepam
  • Buccal midazolam
  • Rectal diazepam
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2nd step if no response to 1st line management within 10 minutes

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IV antiepileptic drug
- Na valporate/Phenytoin

Inform neurointensivist or anaesthetist

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what monitoring does Phenytoin infusion require

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BP + ECG

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3rd line management of Status Epilepticus

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ICU admission, General anaesthesia with intubation + ventilation

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