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CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Demyelinating Syndrome ... Induction Rx: high-dose ... #CNS #neurology ... #rheumatology # ... cerebritis #diagnosis #management
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) Modalities

RRT Modalities in the ICU:
 • IHD (Intermittent HD):  3-5 hr
Modes: • SCUF ... clearance and does ... dialysate flow (both convection ... #managment #nephrology ... #CRRT #Modes #modalities
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
valproate, etc); see ... machine CRRT Modes ... dialysate flow (both convection ... #managment #nephrology ... #CRRT #Modes #modalities
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
skin injury) • Neurologic ... exacerbations: high-dose ... #diagnosis #management ... #signs #symptoms ... #rheumatology #
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
rheumatoid arthritis, SLE ... life-threatening Differential ... - Peek sign ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... diseases, such as SLE ... purpura: Strong sign ... affects the skin, neurologic ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
TAFRO

TAFRO syndrome was first described in 2010, standing for:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Anasarca
- Fever
- Reticulin fibrosis
- Organomegaly

TAFRO syndrome
including systemic lupus ... erythematosus (SLE ... Glucocorticoid, high dose ... TAFRO #diagnosis #management ... #rheumatology #