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Main types of autoimmune encephalitis in the ICU. 
Anti-NMDAR anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor, ADEM acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, Anti-GFAP
cerebrospinal fluid, MRI ... electroencephalography, Abs ... #encephalitis #comparison ... #table #neurology ... #diagnosis
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Cause ... Hypotension • AMS ... gastrointestinal osmotic gradient ... Cl⁻ with other components
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... physical exam - Key components ... dependent DM ACS ... algorithm to determine ... stratification #diagnosis
Algorithm for choosing the appropriate candidate for stress testing in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Algorithm for choosing ... (MI = myocardial ... Shows the diagnosis ... evaluation of stable ... #ACS #stresstest
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Kaposi Sarcoma Forms
Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) is an endothelial cell cancer with an inflammatory component, which has
an inflammatory component ... Often presents as ... immunosuppressive regimen MSM ... Sarcoma #Forms #comparison ... #table #diagnosis
Hyperthermic Toxidromes
Five toxidromes may present with overlapping features: hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, altered mental status/seizures.
 • Sympathomimetic -
, NE, DA, 5HT) leading ... of muscarinic Ach ... Hyperthermic #Toxidromes #comparison ... #table #diagnosis