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episode 206: CRACKCast E206 – Seizures
Core Questions:
- Define seizure and provide an explanation of the classification systems for seizure
- Define recruitment as it relates to seizure development and progression
- Differentiate between seizure and syncope
- Differentiate between neurogenic and psychogenic seizures
- List 5 diagnoses that can mimic seizures (see Box 15.2)
- Define status epilepticus and differentiate between convulsive and non-convulsive status epilepticus
- List 10 causes of status epilepticus in adults (see Box 15.1 and 15.3)
- Outline management of status epilepticus.
- List indications for head CT for first seizure.
Wisecracks:
- List 5 properties of ictal events
- Isoniazid Toxicity
- TCA Toxicity
- Eclampsia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hyponatremia
- What medications are needed to treat seizing patients with the following:
- Name 3 key metabolic abnormalities that can cause seizures
- Name 3 common seizure provokers that can worsen pre-existing seizure disorders
- What percentage of patients with convulsive status epilepticus will develop non-convulsive status epilepticus?