Tag: seizure
How and Whom to Monitor for Seizures in an ICU
Prevalence of seizures detected by continuous electroencephalography was significantly higher than with routine electroencephalography. Prevalence was particularly high in post convulsive status epilepticus, CNS infection,... read more
Neuro ICU Nurse Tips for Newbies
This episode discusses a few diseases processes that are typically seen by the neuro ICU nurse as well as a neuro floor. We chat about subdural hematomas, epidural hematomas, seizures, brain tumors, and diffuse axonal injury.... read more
A Multicentre Randomised Controlled Trial of Levetiracetam vs. Phenytoin for Convulsive Status Epilepticus in Children
Convulsive status epilepticus (CSE) is the most common life-threatening childhood neurological emergency. Despite this, there is a lack of high quality evidence supporting medication use after first line benzodiazepines,... read more
Rapid Bedside Evaluation of Seizures in the ICU by Listening to the Sound of Brainwaves
The Ceribell EEG System enabled rapid acquisition of electroencephalography (EEG) in patients at risk for non-convulsive seizures and aided clinicians in their evaluation of encephalopathic ICU patients. The ease of use and... read more
Rapid Oral Phenytoin Loading in the ED
Oral phenytoin loading can be achieved in a single dose, obviating the need for an IV while still achieving quick administration, adequate serum levels, and minimal side effects. Both the immediate release (suspension or... read more
Model Identifies Seizure Risk in Critically Ill
For critically ill patients, a model comprising six variables can identify the probability of seizure, according to a study published online Oct. 9 in JAMA Neurology. Aaron F. Struck, M.D., from the University of Wisconsin... read more
Fibromyalgia as marker for seizures less reliable
The specificity of fibromyalgia as a marker for psychogenic nonepileptic seizures is less reliable than previously described, results from a large analysis showed. Fibromyalgia may not be as reliable a clinical indicator... read more
Hypernatremia (Uggggh!)
Hyponatremia has become a little bit sexy. Not so with sodium that is too high. But I’ve seen a bunch of less than ideal management of hypernatremia, so I figured it is time to put out a podcast about it.... read more
