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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
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
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Management Summary A defect ... lung disease Caused ... diffusion-perfusion defect ... • Oxygenation defect ... ) on room air 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
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
in 1850 and the cause ... and suitable treatment ... Severe excess or defect ... hyponatremia); treatment ... gold standard 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
DEMYELINATING DISEASES OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

What Are Demyelinating Diseases?
• Conditions that damage myelin, the protective
motor/sensory deficits ... area postrema (nausea ... Symptoms: Multifocal deficits ... afferent pupillary defect ... autoimmune/infectious causes
June is recognized as International #Scoliosis Awareness month with the goal of public education, early detection
hard to define a definite ... cause, however, ... 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
hard to define a definite ... cause, however, ... include #birth #defects ... requires active #treatment ... to successful treatment
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
recommendations, treatments ... #medications #treatment ... #diagnosis #causes ... The Effect of Water ... Increased attention-deficit