Recommendations/other things and stuff/drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Kindling
A
Seizures reinforce future seizure
When do they need drugs vs. not
2
Q
What types of dogs are more likely to need and MRI + CSF
A
Small breed with seizures
inflammatory disease more likely
3
Q
Emergency management of seizure
A
Diazepam -0.5mg/kg IV up to 3x -effective for 20-30min Phenobarb -16mg/kg IV Keppra ->15-20mg/kg NaBr -400-600mg/kg IV -worst case
4
Q
When do you give anticonvulsants
A
Cluster seizures
Status epilepticus
Neurologic deficits or suspicion of structrual dz
Aggression pre/post ictal
5
Q
Treatments for shunts
A
Lactulose retention enema 2-30mg/kg diluted with water
6
Q
Treatment for seizures with high suspicion of structural dz and vasogenic edema. or they are dying
A
Mannitol or hypertonic saline
7
Q
When would you give steroids
A
Known history of brain tumor
Inflammatory disease
Dying
