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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 ... Diagnosis: • ... ventilation • Steroids ... #Syndrome #diagnosis ... management #treatment #neurology
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
duration - Deep - Less ... regional pain syndrome ... Pain #Mechanisms #Neurology ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

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

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