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Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
39 C this is a clinical ... Treatment depends ... production • Actively ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... #Differential #Causes
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
lateral sclerosis Pathophysiology ... Excessive glutamate activity ... - Causes progressive ... : El Escorial criteria ... diagnosis column Treatment
Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS)
 • Diagnosis Of CECS requires patient to undergo the same exertional
Exertional Compartment Syndrome ... same exertional activity ... that causes pain ... • Diagnostic criteria ... #diagnosis #signs
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... increased B-cell activity ... renal failure Clinical ... symptoms are not caused ... Diagnosis #Management #Signs
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... Pathophysiology ... Clinical Manifestations ... continuous motor unit activity ... Treatment: •
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... acute coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... Diagnostic Criteria ... • Bilateral signs ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome ... specific diagnostic criteria ... noncompliance • Clinical ... initiation Clinical ... • Persistently active
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
caused by uncontrolled ... • Common Signs ... Pathophysiology ... Diagnostic Criteria ... absent NK-cell activity
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... Pathophysiology: ... Diagnosis (Clinical ... Criteria): • ↑ ... Treatment Overview