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Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
Management of Serotonin ... Syndrome Identify ... normalize vital signs ... then 2 mg q2h if symptoms ... #Management #treatment
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Dehydration • Symptoms ... changes, stroke symptoms ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... organ damage • Treatment ... TLS #diagnosis #management
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
onto the hand Symptoms ... – compartment syndrome ... Management: - ... Overlying wounds or signs ... #Referral #Orthopedics
Wright Test (Hyperabduction Test) for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

While measuring the radial pulses, the arm is passively
) for Thoracic Outlet ... Syndrome While ... development of symptoms ... #video #physicalexam ... vascular #msk #orthopedics
Wright Test (Hyperabduction Test) for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

While measuring the radial pulses, the arm is passively
) for Thoracic Outlet ... Syndrome While ... development of symptoms ... #video #physicalexam ... vascular #msk #orthopedics
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
• Or brainstem syndromes ... Signs and symptoms ... Multiple Sclerosis Treatment ... sclerosis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Stevens-Johnson syndrome ... melena - Other GI symptoms ... third of esophagus Treatment ... : - Treatment of ... Necrosis #diagnosis #management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... : • Triad of symptoms ... urine • Other symptoms ... with goal urine output ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
urinary tract outlet ... compromise Clinical Signs ... /Symptoms: • Usually ... be present or signs ... data • Early treatment
Cyriax Release Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Positioned behind the patient, the examiner tilt's the patient's drunk
Test for Thoracic Outlet ... Syndrome Positioned ... reproduces their symptoms ... #video #physicalexam ... vascular #msk #orthopedics