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Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Serotonin Syndrome
 - Serotonin syndrome is thought to be caused by
thought to be caused ... myoclonus, ocular clonus ... , spontaneous clonus ... Hyperreflexia, clonus ... hyperthermia - Most cases
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Myoclonic, Tonic, Clonic ... Atonic, Tonic-clonic ... vasoconstriction syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (Hughes' Syndrome) 
Antiphospholipid syndrome - an autoimmune condition where the affected individual produces antibodies
Antiphospholipid Syndrome ... (Hughes' Syndrome ... Antiphospholipid syndrome ... It can cause arterial ... /venous blood clots
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Gross hematuria + clots ... disease - Alport syndrome ... pain hematuria syndrome ... • Nutcracker syndrome ... urinary tract) Causes
Multiple Myeloma and Monoclonal Gammopathies
C - HyperCalcemia- calcium > 11 mg/dL / >1 mg/dL the ULN
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1 or more: • Clonal ... Causes of false- ... amyloidosis Other causes ... plasmacytoma, POEMs syndrome
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Causes of Post-Partum ... Retained blood clots ... TTP) • HELLP syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Sustained Clonus in Serotonin Syndrome

- Dr. David Juurlink @DavidJuurlink

#Clonus #serotonin #syndrome #PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video #Knee #Reflexes
Sustained Clonus ... in Serotonin Syndrome ... DavidJuurlink #Clonus ... #serotonin #syndrome
Borrelia recurrentis on Peripheral Blood Smear
23M Somali refugee recently arrived w/severe abd pain, confusion and fever
relapsing fever caused ... TBRF is caused by ... the body louse, causes ... Syndrome: 3d of ... response occurs, new clones
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects
 • Serotonin Syndrome:
   - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
• Serotonin Syndrome ... Abnormalities: Ocular Clonus ... Hyperreflexia, Muscle clonus ... SSRI Withdrawal Syndrome ... Dizziness - Nausea
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
circuit and can cause ... CIRCUIT THROMBOSIS - Clots ... Clots in oxygenator ... EMBOLISM - can cause ... POST-CANNULATION SYNDROME