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MEMC Session MEMC Session
Using the Internet to Using the Internet to Improve the Care of Improve the Care of
Neurological Emergencies Neurological Emergencies PatientsPatients
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2009 MEMC V Meeting2009 MEMC V MeetingNeurological Emergencies TrackNeurological Emergencies Track
Valencia, SpainValencia, Spain17 September 200917 September 2009
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Edward P. Sloan, MD, MPHEdward P. Sloan, MD, MPH
ProfessorProfessor
Department of Emergency MedicineDepartment of Emergency MedicineUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoUniversity of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IllinoisChicago, Illinois
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Edward P. Sloan, MD, MPH, FACEP
Attending PhysicianAttending PhysicianEmergency MedicineEmergency Medicine
University of Illinois HospitalUniversity of Illinois HospitalSwedish American Belvidere HospitalSwedish American Belvidere Hospital
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
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DisclosuresDisclosures• FERNE Chairman and PresidentFERNE Chairman and President• FERNE grants by industryFERNE grants by industry• Participation on industry-sponsored Participation on industry-sponsored
advisory boards and as lecturer in advisory boards and as lecturer in programs supported by industryprograms supported by industry
• ACEP Clinical Policy CommitteeACEP Clinical Policy Committee• 2009 MEMC Educational activities 2009 MEMC Educational activities
supported by an Educational Grant supported by an Educational Grant from Alexza Pharmaceuticals from Alexza Pharmaceuticals
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OverviewOverview• Neurological emergencies Neurological emergencies
patients are illpatients are ill• Care can easily be optimized Care can easily be optimized • Patient case presentationsPatient case presentations• Necessary skills Necessary skills • How they can be learned real-How they can be learned real-
time using the Internettime using the Internet
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Optimizing Seizure and Optimizing Seizure and SE Patient Management:SE Patient Management:
Key Concepts & Key Concepts & Clinical Policy ReviewClinical Policy Review
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Seizures and Status Seizures and Status Epilepticus PatientsEpilepticus Patients
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A Seizure/SE A Seizure/SE Patient CasePatient Case
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Patient EMS DataPatient EMS Data• 50?? yo male John Doe50?? yo male John Doe• Generalized tonic-clonic seizure Generalized tonic-clonic seizure • Chicago Fire Department Chicago Fire Department • Diazepam 5 mg IM, 15 mg IV Diazepam 5 mg IM, 15 mg IV • Seizure continuous for 15 minutes Seizure continuous for 15 minutes
++• EMS to EDEMS to ED
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Patient Clinical HistoryPatient Clinical History• Unknown medsUnknown meds• Unknown medical historyUnknown medical history• Hx Needs surgery next month ??Hx Needs surgery next month ??• EtOH ??EtOH ??• Does not appear to be homelessDoes not appear to be homeless• Accucheck 119Accucheck 119
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ED PresentationED Presentation• Facial and shoulder twitching RFacial and shoulder twitching R• Pt with gurgling BS Pt with gurgling BS • Nasopharyngeal airwayNasopharyngeal airway• No evidence of trauma or toxicityNo evidence of trauma or toxicity• IV access in neckIV access in neck• Seizure x minutesSeizure x minutes
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New Onset Sz: Lab TestingNew Onset Sz: Lab Testing
• What lab tests are indicated in the otherwise healthy adult patient with
a new onset seizure who has returned to a baseline normal
neurological status?
• (Outcome measure: abnormal lab that • changes management)
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New Onset Sz: Lab TestingNew Onset Sz: Lab Testing• Level B recommendations:
– Determine a serum glucose and sodium on patients with a first time seizure with no co-morbidities who have returned to their baseline
– Obtain a pregnancy test in women of child bearing age
– Perform a LP after a head CT either in the ED or after admission on patients who are immuno-compromised
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New Onset Sz: NeuroimagingNew Onset Sz: Neuroimaging
• Which new onset seizure patients who have returned to a normal
baseline require neuroimaging in the ED?
• (Outcome measure: abnormal CT)
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• Level B recommendations:
–When feasible, perform a head CT of the brain in the ED on patients with a first time seizure
–Deferred outpatient neuroimaging may be utilized when reliable follow-up is available
New Onset Sz: NeuroimagingNew Onset Sz: Neuroimaging
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New Onset Sz: Dispo/AED UseNew Onset Sz: Dispo/AED Use
• Which new onset seizure patients who have returned to normal
baseline need to be admitted to the hospital and / or started on an
AED?
• (Outcome measure: short term morbidity or mortality)
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New Onset Sz: Dispo/AED UseNew Onset Sz: Dispo/AED Use
• Level C recommendations:– Patients with a normal neurological
examination can be discharged from the ED with outpatient follow-up
– Patients with a normal neurological examination and no co-morbidities and no know structural brain disease do not need to be started on an anti-epileptic drug in the ED
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Sz/SE: Phenytoin LoadingSz/SE: Phenytoin Loading
• What are effective phenytoin dosing strategies for preventing seizure
recurrence in patients who present to the ED with a sub-therapeutic
serum phenytoin level?
• (Outcome measure: short term • seizure recurrence)
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Sz/SE: Phenytoin LoadingSz/SE: Phenytoin Loading
–Level C recommendation:−Administer an intravenous or oral loading dose of phenytoin or intravenous or intramuscular fosphenytoin, and restart daily oral maintenance dosing.
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Sz/SE SE TherapeuticsSz/SE SE Therapeutics• What agent(s) should be administered
to a patient in status who continues to seize despite a loading dose of a benzodiazepine and a phenytoin?
• (Outcome measure: cessation of • motor activity)
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Sz/SE SE TherapeuticsSz/SE SE Therapeutics
• Level C recommendation:
–Administer one of the following agents intravenously: “high-dose phenytoin,” phenobarbital, valproic acid, midazolam infusion, pentobarbital infusion, or propofol infusion.
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Sz/SE: EEG MonitoringSz/SE: EEG Monitoring
• When should an EEG be performed in the ED?
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Sz/SE: EEG MonitoringSz/SE: EEG Monitoring• Level C recommendation:
–Consider an emergent EEG for patients suspected of being in non-convulsive SE or in subtle convulsive SE, for patients who have received a long-acting paralytic, or for patients who are in a drug-induced coma.
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ACEP WebsiteACEP Website• Evidence based clinical policies
are useful tools in clinical decision making
• Policy does not create a “standard of care”
• Provides a foundation for clinical practice at a national level
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ACEP SummaryACEP Summary• The current literature does not
support the creation of any “level A” recommendations– 2 of the 6 clinical questions have
sufficient evidence to support “level B” recommendations
– 4 of 6 recommendations are “level C”– “Options”
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Subsequent PoliciesSubsequent Policies• 1993 EFA SE Guidelines in JAMA• ~2000 attempt to revise • Use only class I data, from RCCTs• Only one publication
– VA cooperative study (NEJM, 1998)
• Proposes benzodiazepines• Then it’s dealer’s choice (+ / -) • No revision to date
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What Should You Do?What Should You Do?
• Learn and know more• Know your clinical options• Treat efficiently and effectively• Document well
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Learn and Know MoreLearn and Know More
• Read the ACEP clinical policy
• Learn at the FERNE.org website
• Read relevant clinical review articles
• Go to Guidelines.gov
• Read a clinical policy summary
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EducationEducation
Web-based Learning: WebsiteWeb-based Learning: Website
www.ferne.orgwww.ferne.org
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PPS For ViewingPPS For Viewing
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PPT Handout for PrintingPPT Handout for Printing
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Color PPT Handout for PrintingColor PPT Handout for Printing
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EducationEducation
Web-based Learning: Video SlideshowsWeb-based Learning: Video Slideshows
• Audio, video and slide contentAudio, video and slide content• Able to access individual slides, specific contentAble to access individual slides, specific content• MS Producer, viewable with Windows Media PlayerMS Producer, viewable with Windows Media Player
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Know Your Clinical OptionsKnow Your Clinical Options• Know if your institution has a policy or
guideline that directs your care• Know what meds are available to you,
and how to get them to the pt• Know your consultants, and how to
get a hold of them• Know when & how to get an EEG done
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A Proposed ProtocolA Proposed Protocol
• 0-20 min: Initial evaluation and benzos • 20-40 min: Fosphenytoin infusions• 40-60 min: Phenobarbital or valproate
infusions (levetiracetam?)• 60-90 min: Continuous infusion AEDs• 90-120 min: CT, neuro consult• 120-150 min: ICU, EEG monitoring
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Treat Efficiently & EffectivelyTreat Efficiently & Effectively
• Look at the clock, watch time go by• Know what therapies you will use• Use therapies serially• Order and plan therapies in parallel• Make the seizure stop
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EducationEducation
Handheld Software: Handheld Software: SeizureStat©
SeizureStat© Available freefrom www.ferne.org
• Written at University of Illinois, Chicago
• Funded by FERNE • Written materials• Urgent SE protocol• Information on 10 urgent meds
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Therapy AdministrationTherapy Administration
• Order one medication• Deliver the medication• Order the next medication while
administering the first one• Repeat• Make the seizure stop
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Document Well: MedicalDocument Well: Medical
• Seizure history? Medical History?• Partial seizure onset (aura)?• Generalized seizure activity?• AMS, post-ictal?• Trauma? Toxins? Pregnancy?• Neurological exam? Repeat exam?• Family, PMD, EMS?
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Document Well: SystemsDocument Well: Systems
• How was secondary injury prevented?
• How did your consultants assist you?
• How did you get your medications?
• How was AMS / coma addressed?
• How were CT, EEG quickly obtained?
• How was disposition optimized?
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ED Patient OutcomeED Patient Outcome
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ED Patient ManagementED Patient Management• Lorazepam 2 mg IVP x 5 over 10 minutesLorazepam 2 mg IVP x 5 over 10 minutes• Persistent facial and R shoulder activityPersistent facial and R shoulder activity• AMS: generalized seizure continuesAMS: generalized seizure continues• Fosphenytoin 1 gram PE over 10 min x 2Fosphenytoin 1 gram PE over 10 min x 2• Seizure ended, pt remained obtundedSeizure ended, pt remained obtunded• Intubation immediately followedIntubation immediately followed• Lidocaine, sux, rocuroniumLidocaine, sux, rocuronium
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ED Diagnostic EvaluationED Diagnostic Evaluation• Non-contrast CT: Prior strokes, atrophyNon-contrast CT: Prior strokes, atrophy• Metabolic tests normalMetabolic tests normal• Toxicology screening negativeToxicology screening negative• Phenytoin level cancelledPhenytoin level cancelled• Diagnoses: Diagnoses:
• AMSAMS• Status EpilepticusStatus Epilepticus• Respiratory FailureRespiratory Failure
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Family Arrives, Pt HistoryFamily Arrives, Pt History• Pt with history refractory seizuresPt with history refractory seizures• Hx carotid artery occlusion RHx carotid artery occlusion R• Due for carotid endarterectomyDue for carotid endarterectomy• Phenobarbital & dilantin, compliant Phenobarbital & dilantin, compliant • Prior history of SE treated at UICPrior history of SE treated at UIC• No recent illness, trauma, EtOH No recent illness, trauma, EtOH • No medic alert bracelet No medic alert bracelet
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Patient OutcomePatient Outcome• EEG in ED, within 150 minutesEEG in ED, within 150 minutes• Neuro consultation, no subtle SENeuro consultation, no subtle SE• Admit to Neuro ICU Admit to Neuro ICU • Repeated doses of rocuroniumRepeated doses of rocuronium• Final disposition for carotid RxFinal disposition for carotid Rx
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Other Neurological EmergenciesOther Neurological Emergencies
• Ischemic Stroke Ischemic Stroke • Hemorrhagic StrokeHemorrhagic Stroke• TBITBI• CNS InfectionsCNS Infections• Subarachnoid Hemorrhage/HeadacheSubarachnoid Hemorrhage/Headache• Pediatric Neurological EmergenciesPediatric Neurological Emergencies
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Ischemic StrokeIschemic Stroke
• Calculating the NIHSSCalculating the NIHSS• Neuro-protectionNeuro-protection• Blood pressure managementBlood pressure management• Skills needed for giving tPASkills needed for giving tPA• Using a 3-4.5 hour tPA windowUsing a 3-4.5 hour tPA window• DocumentationDocumentation
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ConclusionsConclusions• Status epilepticus: medical emergency Status epilepticus: medical emergency • Take a surgeon’s approach to RxTake a surgeon’s approach to Rx• Know the disease and your optionsKnow the disease and your options• Guidelines exist that facilitate practiceGuidelines exist that facilitate practice• Utilize a treatment protocolUtilize a treatment protocol• Address the medical, systems issuesAddress the medical, systems issues• Optimize SE patient outcomesOptimize SE patient outcomes• Use the Internet to make it happenUse the Internet to make it happen
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ConclusionsConclusions• The Intenet has information… The Intenet has information… • Harness itHarness it• Distill itDistill it• Simplify itSimplify it• Use it real-timeUse it real-time• Disseminate itDisseminate it• Educate othersEducate others• Improve patient careImprove patient care
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By the Way…By the Way…• Getting Internet screen images Getting Internet screen images
into a PowerPoint presentation… into a PowerPoint presentation… • Shift & Prnt ScrnShift & Prnt Scrn• Edit Paste into a text boxEdit Paste into a text box• Adjust the sizeAdjust the size• Circle the relevant itemsCircle the relevant items• EducateEducate• Improve patient careImprove patient care
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