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Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Equina Syndrome Causes ... Weakness (flaccid paralysis ... Incontinence • Saddle Anesthesia ... Syndrome #MSK #pathophysiology
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
in Anaesthesia ... difficulty breathing – paralysis ... • Give i.v. fluid ... Consider other causes ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
 •
Dermatomyositis) AKI - Pathophysiology ... extracellular fluid ... diuretics for fluid ... Dialysis for severe ... Management #Summary #causes
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cause - Decreased ... osmotic gradient and fluid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Pathophysiology
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
Hospitalization - Pathophysiology ... demonstrated that fluids ... prolonged rest can cause ... end this ‘pajama paralysis ... #pathophysiology
Emergency Evacuation  - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Anaesthetised or sedated patient requires unplanned transfer because
Guidelines for Crises ... adequate supplies of fluid ... mains cabling. ⓫ Agree ... Guidelines for crises ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia