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Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
Mechanisms of Pain ... Well-localized, sharp, short ... well-localized, dull, longer ... #Mechanisms #Neurology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Somatoform Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Patient presents with complex medical problem or symptoms that
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... physical symptom • Pain ... Disorder - Pain ... Conversion Disorder - Neurologic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Seizures The management ... The focus is on ... #Management #Emergency ... #Neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
In short, best outcomes ... The longer the seizure ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Management of Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis (aka Acute Interstitial Nephritis). Simplified management algorithm for investigation and treatment
Management of Acute ... Simplified management ... algorithm for investigation ... / #Nephrology ... #algorithm #Corticosteroids
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsally and no longer ... dorsal wrist, pain ... injury • ED Management ... : Pain control, ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
• Weakness: Starts ... Hands or feet • Pain ... can classify the main ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Algorithm for management of Multiple Trauma in Mountain Environment
Complete primary survey
 - Haemorrhage control (regional and
Algorithm for management ... systemic, e.g. pelvic binder ... - A - Airway management ... SMR - Consider POCUS ... #Environment #Algorithm
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Electrocardiogram • Finger ... StatusEpilepticus #Management ... #Algorithm #Neurology
Evaluation and Management of Hyperkalemia

As with hypokalemia, the immediate danger of hyperkalemia is its effect on
Evaluation and Management ... the immediate danger ... efforts should focus ... Hyperkalemia #Evaluation #Algorithm