Status Epilepticus: Management
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Status Epilepticus: Management“ von Brian Alverson, MD ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Year 4 – Selective Sub-Internship“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
A child starts seizing in front of you on the floor of the supermarket. What is the first thing you do?
- Check the time/duration and describe the episode
- Provide mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
- Check for pulses
- Hold the tongue down with a spoon
- Call 911
Which of the following medications is the best first choice for seizure control?
- Nasal midazolam
- Intrarectal diazepam
- Intravenous phenytoin
- Intravenous magnesium sulfate
- Intravenous phenobarbital
Which of the following is an advantage of fosphenytoin?
- It can be given at a faster rate than phenytoin.
- It is less expensive compared to phenytoin.
- It is safer than phenytoin for children below 1 year of age.
- It is very effective even at small doses.
- It can sedate the patient.
Which of the following tests must be performed in a seizing baby?
- Finger stick glucose test
- Urine drug screen
- Skin PPD test
- Blood culture
- Lumbar puncture
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Dozent des Vortrages Status Epilepticus: Management
Brian Alverson, MD
Dr. Brian Alverson is the Residency Director at Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware and a Professor of Pediatrics at Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Until 2022, he has been a Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Medical Science at Brown University, as well as the Director for the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Hasbro Children's Hospital, Rhode Island, USA.
He obtained his MD at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1999 and is currently also the Director of Undergraduate Pediatric Education at the Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University.
Due to his achievements in pediatric education, he has won over 25 teaching awards at two Ivy League Medical Schools.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Alverson teaches courses on Pediatrics.
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Very good explanation of the steps and mindset to have in case of seizures. Clear explanation of the 3 anti-seizure medication.
Me gusta porque es muy puntual con el tema, y el manejo del mismo
It is very usefull, focused and illustrative, clear voice I recoment it to all pediatrician and pediatric neurologist
