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Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
Evaluation of Electrical ... ED arrival MSK ... compartment syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Emergency #Algorithm
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Chronic ... Irritable bowel syndrome ... Chronic #Diarrhea #management ... #algorithm #workup
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Cauda Equina Syndrome ... lumbar spine Signs ... Areflexia (loss of normal ... #CaudaEquina #Syndrome ... #MSK #pathophysiology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... clinical symptoms/signs ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Diagnosis and Management ... survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... anterior/posterior MSK ... ), liver (pain/abnormal ... #Signs #Symptoms
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
The Neurological Evaluation ... Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... • Examine for signs
Optic Neuritis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Epidemiology: Female (75%), 18-50 years,
caucasian
 • Symptoms: Moderate visual
Diagnosis and Management ... Unilateral • Signs ... lesions (a), Brain: normal ... OCBs (30-70%) • Evolution ... - Typical MS-like
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
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... peripheral nerve components ... the underlying pathophysiology ... Guillain #Barre #Syndrome ... #diagnosis #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... are excellent at evaluating ... acute coronary syndrome ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology