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Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
skin injury) • Neurologic ... , AS Treatment: ... exacerbations: high-dose ... #diagnosis #management ... #signs #symptoms
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
, rheumatoid arthritis ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Torsades de Pointes - Management ... • Macrolides and ... Congenital long QT Syndrome ... Hypocalcemia (rarely) Treatment ... Does NOT treat current
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Algorithm for the Management ... bag-valve mask ... continuous vital sign ... Pharmacologic treatment ... #Emergency #Neurology
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
Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
Management of Serotonin ... Syndrome Identify ... normalize vital signs ... : 12mg loading dose ... #Management #treatment
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - Diagnosis
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is an idiosyncratic reaction to antipsychotic medications classically characterized
admin, but not dose ... Withdrawal or dose ... status: catatonic signs ... - Rigidity: "lead ... #Diagnosis #neurology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
with systemic, neurologic ... systemic sx + signs ... does not always ... Treatment of GCA ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Demyelinating Syndrome ... Induction Rx: high-dose ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology ... cerebritis #diagnosis #management ... #treatment
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
• Tx: Reduce dose ... variable tremor, mask ... greatest risk • Tx: Dose ... tremor ("rabbit syndrome ... #pharmacology #management