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Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... Epidemiology: • 1-2 cases ... patients) • Respiratory ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Decompensated CHF ... Pulmonary Embolism, Tension ... Abdominal compartment syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #management
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... extremity, facial, respiratory ... and cauda equina TREATMENT ... intensive care unit (ICU ... #diagnosis #management
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Respiratory muscles ... : “myasthenic crises ... Respiratory insufficiency ... : - Bedside: ice ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
the underlying cause ... demyelination syndrome ... obtundation. coma. respiratory ... include vaptans (HF ... #management #nephrology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
acute coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare # ... icu #clinical #pharmacology