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Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Generalized Weakness ... Resp/Heme: CHF, valves ... NMJ disorder (Myasthenia ... #Weakness #Differential ... #Diagnosis #causes
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
crises”. ... life-threatening Differential ... nerve pathology - Generalized ... Serologic and EMG ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
More likely to cause ... or respiratory weakness ... glucocorticoids - can cause ... weakness and in ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
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And BMP Normal Values ... Neuromuscular weakness ... (GBS, Myasthenia ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology ... #ABG #bloodgas
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... (generalized, distal ... Postsynaptic: Myasthenia ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #neurology