Section: Module 3: Lesson 10: Neurologic Diseases | Didactic Emergency Medicine | NextGenU.org
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Learning objectives
- Describe the clinical presentation, initial ED investigations, and ED management of acute ischemic stroke.
- Describe the indications and contraindications for the use of thrombolytic therapy.
- Describe the presentation and diagnostic tests for intracranial hemorrhage.
- Understand the differences between types of intracranial hemorrhage and the interpretation of lumbar puncture in its diagnosis.
- Describe the presentation, diagnostic tests, and ED management of meningitis and encephalitis.
- Describe the work-up and management of first time and recurrent seizures.
- Understand the definition and ED management of status epilepticus.
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Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 10: Ischemic Stroke
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Outline some reasons why it is so important to meet the time limit of three hours between symptom onset and delivery of thrombolytics. What could happen to the patient after this time limit?
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Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 10: Intracranial Hemorrhage
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Imagine that two parents bring their infant to your ED with symptoms of subdural hematoma. Upon examination, you suspect that this is due to physical abuse ('Shaken Baby Syndrome').
Who would you need to inform of this situation (e.g., your supervisor, a social worker, etc.)?
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Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 10: Meningitis & Encephalitis
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What is the mortality rate of bacterial meningitis in your country/region?
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Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 10: Seizure & Status Epilepticus
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Imagine that a patient has been treated for recurring seizures in your ED, and you have determined that medication non-compliance is the primary factor behind the patient's seizure. What could you do in order to increase the patient's medication compliance, both immediately and in the long-term?
- Describe the clinical presentation, initial ED investigations, and ED management of acute ischemic stroke.