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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 ... Reflexes: Arms or legs ... Diagnosis: • ... ventilation • Steroids ... #Syndrome #diagnosis
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
duration - Deep - Less ... well-localized, dull, longer ... regional pain syndrome ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Statin Induced Muscle Toxicity - Summary

Clinical Presentation:
 • Elevations of serum creatine kinase with proximal myalgia
myopathy, Guillain-Barré ... (LEMS), systemic ... Atorvastatin Diagnosis ... statin • Oral steroid ... toxicity #myopathy #diagnosis
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
weakness, arms > legs ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... stimulation - Single fiber ... Immunosuppressive Therapies: Steroids ... Myasthenia #Gravis #diagnosis
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
One and a Half Syndrome ... OD and counting fingers ... the hospital, diagnosed ... started on IV steroids ... #PhysicalExam #