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Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
2) Is ADH elevated ... which varies based on ... demyelination syndrome ... . 3% saline can ... #management #nephrology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Reversible course Differential ... CSF: Modestly elevated ... An elevated white ... epilepticus Treatment
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
Ptosis - Differential ... the muscles that elevate ... retraction of one ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #ophthalmology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... -48% depending on ... if WBC > 5 or elevated ... initiation • Differential ... organ dysfuxtion, ICU
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Troponin may be elevated ... acute coronary syndrome ... #diagnosis #differential ... #foamed #heartfailure ... #criticalcare #icu
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
that are poorly formed ... Significance (ICUS ... factor (GCSF) treatments ... blood count with differential ... marrow studies Treatment
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... Puncture: - Elevated ... and cauda equina TREATMENT ... intensive care unit (ICU ... diagnosis #management #neurology
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... which drastically elevates ... for Refeeding Syndrome ... #diagnosis #differential ... #criticalcare #foamed
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • If ok with ICU ... #PhysicalExam #neurology