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Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
Evaluation of Electrical ... Injuries by System: CNS ... ED arrival MSK ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Emergency #Algorithm
Hydroxyapatite Deposition Disease (HADD) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Ovoid hypointense structures along the bursal surface
Disease (HADD) - MSK ... • MRI shows globular ... - Limits evaluation ... • Treatment for ... other systemic disorders
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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CNS Infection in ... presentation, temporal evolution ... Antimicrobial treatment ... Suspect in movement disorders ... Imaging: - MRI
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Focal inflammatory disorder ... that results in CNS ... cord compression (MRI ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... diagnosis and treatment ... and hematologic disorders ... liver biopsy or MRI ... #diagnosis #management
Optic Neuritis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Epidemiology: Female (75%), 18-50 years,
caucasian
 • Symptoms: Moderate visual
Diagnosis and Management ... R-G or B-Y • MRI ... OCBs (30-70%) • Evolution ... corticosteroids TREATMENT ... - Typical MS-like
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
impairment, Mood disorder ... resonance imaging [MRI ... Multiple Sclerosis Treatment ... sclerosis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Key Components: ... physical exam - Key components ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management
DEMYELINATING DISEASES OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

What Are Demyelinating Diseases?
• Conditions that damage myelin, the protective
nervous system (CNS ... Optica Spectrum Disorder ... - Symptom management ... Optica Spectrum Disorder ... diseases #neurology #CNS
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) - Management Algorithm
General Approach:
 - Identify and avoid triggers
 - Good sleep
Vomiting Syndrome (CVS ... ) - Management Algorithm ... fasting) - Stress management ... Comorbidities (psychiatric disorders ... #Algorithm #Treatment