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Oncology Algorithm for the Management of Suspected Epidural Spinal Cord Compression (ESCC)

Suspected ESCC: Pain, weakness, numbness/paresthesias,
Algorithm for the Management ... Suspected Epidural Spinal ... Cord Compression ... ESCC #Epidural #Spinal ... #Cord #Compression
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
disorder of the spinal ... Injury to the spinal ... located at the spinal ... spinal MRI • ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
Spinal Epidural Abscess Overview

Infection in the epidural space - often caused by bacteremia or direct spread
Spinal Epidural ... osteomyelitis), can cause cord ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Spinal #Epidural
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
Seizure, coma, spinal ... cord injury (can ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
• Initial Management ... • Definitive management ... • Management: ... cord function and ... cord injury, characterised
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria - IDSA Indications for Treatment
Healthy non-pregnant women - NO
Healthy pregnant women - YES
Functionally impaired
voiding following spinal ... cord injury - NO ... Indications #Treatment #management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Toxins/Medications, Spinal ... Cord Injury Low ... algorithm #treatment #management
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) - Treatment
Non-Pharmacologic:
 • Education
 • Physical & occupational therapy
 • Psychology
injections • Spinal ... cord stimulator ... Syndrome #Treatment #Management
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
traumatic brain or spinal ... cord injury • ... Types #diagnosis #management
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
traumatic brain or spinal ... cord injury • ... types #diagnosis #management