seizure

Question 1

Differential impressions are?

Answer 1

1. epilepsy
2. central nerveous system origins
3. closed head traumatic brain injury
4. infectious origins ( febrile)
5. metabolic origins
6. medication/toxin induced
7. neurological origins
8. oncology origins
9. pregnancy
10. psychological disorders
11. stroke
12. viral origins

Question 2

basic life support actions # 1

Answer 2

universal care guideline

Question 3

basic life support actions # 2

Answer 3

patient saftey guideline

Question 4

basic life support actions # 3

Answer 4

if bgl <60 diabetic emergency guidline

Question 5

Advanced life support actions / considerations # 1

Answer 5

1. Bg normal , not pregnant give midazolam 2.5 -5 mg iv io, may repeat every 5 min prn
2. Pedi: .1mg/kg iv io may repeat every 5 min prn

Question 6

Advanced life support actions / considerations # 2

Answer 6

1. instead of iv the im dose is 5 mg im IN, may repeat every 5 min prn
2. Pedi : .2mg/kg IM IN may repeat every 5 min as neaded prn. Pedi max im dose is 5 mg

Question 7

Advanced life support actions / considerations # 3

Answer 7

If bg normal and its mid to late trimester pregnancy or early post partum phase: go to eclampsia guideline

Question 8

Advanced life support actions / considerations # 4

Answer 8

Fluids 10 ml /kg adults and 20 ml / kg pedi as needed or indicated