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REBEL Review 84: Stroke Workflow in 2018 

#stroke #algorithm #cva #neurology #management #protocol
REBEL Review 84: Stroke ... Workflow in 2018 #stroke ... #algorithm #cva ... neurology #management #protocol
Timeline for Progression of T2WI and DWI Findings in Acute Stroke
 - In the acute phase
Timeline for Progression ... Findings in Acute Stroke ... phase T2WI will be normal ... #Stroke #CVA #MRI ... Interpretation #Progression
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ducts - CBD stone ... Flukes, Cholangio CA ... , Pancreatic CA,
Evolution of stroke on CT and MRI. 

Day 1: NCHCT demonstrates obscure left insular cortex. No
Evolution of stroke ... No abnormal lesion ... #Stroke #CVA #MRI ... Interpretation #Progression
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
disease b) CHF ... c) CVA 4. ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... • <6mo since stroke
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... : Often breast CA ... small cell lung CA ... Obstruction: Biliary stone ... function may be abnormal
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Progressive? ... Diabetes mellitus • Stroke ... acoustic neuroma) and stroke ... Rinne Test: • Normal ... trauma ○ MS, CVA
The VAN assessment (see table below) begins with a simple assessment of upper extremity weakness. If
assessment (see table ... assessment is abnormal ... VAN #Assessment #Stroke ... #CVA #Vision #Aphasia
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Hypothermia - Protocol ... , Chem 7, INR, Ca ... 34ºC) • Infuse Normal ... #Hypothermia #Protocol ... management #treatment #algorithm