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Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
abscess • Toxic/drug ... nodosa) • Toxic/drug ... Lack of UMN/LMN signs ... Hypoglycemia • Drugs ... myositis, certain drug-induced
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
local anaesthetic drugs ... hypnosis as soon as clinical ... necessary to circulate drugs ... that may mimic signs ... #Workup
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
39 C this is a clinical ... anaphylaxis (→ 3-1) Drug ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... #Workup
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
pathognomonic signs ... high index of clinical ... Hypercoagulable states • Clinical ... of intravenous drug ... use, Central lines
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
iatrogenic causes, e.g. central ... • Inotropic drugs ... examination and vital signs ... Plan definitive management ... #Workup
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... precipitated by: Drugs ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
- Infectious workup ... monitoring (vital signs ... , clinical appearance ... Drugs to avoid ( ... MyastheniaGravis #Checklist #Management
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
of more of the signs ... immediately. ❼ Give drugs ... annotate notes/drug ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup