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CCC Critical Care Compendium 680

Levetiracetam

Levetiracetam (keppra) is a drug used as an anticonvulsant as monotherapy, or an adjunct, and as a Tier 2 agent in status epilepticus.
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Toxicology Mnemonic Challenge

There are multiple learning tools used as an adjunctive aide memoire. Herewith a collection of Toxicological related mnemonics used with varying frequency throughout the conundrums. Let us know if you have any more to add...
CCC Critical Care Compendium 680

Seizures DDx

Seizures are the manifestation of abnormal hyperexcitable discharges of cortical neurons. 10 minutes of continuous seizure activity is now considered status epilepticus, which may result in neuronal damage. Seizures should be aggressively treated if they last longer than 5 minutes.
CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Post-Traumatic Seizures

Post-Traumatic Seizures (PTS) occur in ~ 15% of patients with blunt severe TBI; higher risk in children; most occur within 48 hours