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Spinal Epidural Abscess Overview

Infection in the epidural space - often caused by bacteremia or direct spread
space - often caused ... bacteremia or direct ... osteomyelitis), can cause ... permanent neurologic deficit ... Diagnostics and Treatment
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Management Summary A defect ... lung disease Caused ... • Oxygenation defect ... ) on room air Treatment ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
by cells as a direct ... perfusion - shock->treatments ... before beginning treatment ... B3: Hereditary Defects ... myopathies - Defects
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
and suitable treatment ... Severe excess or defect ... glucocorticoids; treatment ... hyponatremia); treatment ... gold standard treatment
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
dissection is caused ... for: • Pulse deficit ... • Focal neuro deficit ... • Shock Treatment
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
SIADH — look for cause ... Calculate water deficit ... hourly • Identify Cause ... give specific treatment ... Management #algorithm #treatment
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
fractures: Don't cause ... or neurologic deficit ... • Neurological deficit ... Cauda equina Treatment
June is recognized as International #Scoliosis Awareness month with the goal of public education, early detection
define a definite cause ... include #birth #defects ... requires active #treatment ... to successful treatment
#Cobb #Cob #angle 
June is recognized as International #Scoliosis Awareness month with the goal of public
define a definite cause ... include #birth #defects ... requires active #treatment ... to successful treatment
Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

This 81 yo male was referred to our
other potential causes ... receive proper treatment ... Neurological defects ... is no mainstay treatment ... the condition, case