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Secondary Causes of Hypothermia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definition:
- Core temp < 35°C

Infectious:
 - Sepsis

Neuromuscular Disease:
 -
Secondary Causes ... Hypoglycemia Impaired Central ... Regulation: - CVA ... - Hypothalamic dysfunction ... injuries Skin Disorders
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Headache, Movement disorders ... , Seizure disorders ... Encephalopathy, Cognitive Dysfunction ... autoantibodies that will cause ... inflammation, leading
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Response Management Algorithm ... • Vocal cord dysfunction ... Hypoventilation: • CNS ... encephalopathy, central ... Neuromuscular disorders
BEE Syndromes - Immune-mediated conditions affecting the brain, eye, and ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in conjunction
attributable to central ... nervous system (CNS ... Inflammatory causes ... Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada ... optica spectrum disorder
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death -> end-organ dysfunction ... Neuro: altered mental ... EmmGeezee #Shock #Classification ... #differential #causes ... #classification
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death -> end-organ dysfunction ... Neuro: altered mental ... EmmGeezee #Shock #Classification ... #differential #causes ... #classification
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Spinal Cord Disorders ... Lower roots -> Cauda ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... Bowel and bladder dysfunction ... differential #algorithm
Pathogenesis of Select Causes of Constipation in Adults and in Elderly

 • Mechanical (ex. Bowel Obstruction,
Pathogenesis of Select Causes ... neuromuscular disorders ... Demyelination of CNS ... neurons -> Dysfunction ... colonic mucosa, leading
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
malignant, pediatric cases ... and other organ dysfunction ... leukocytosis, psychiatric disorders ... and control of ... adrenoceptors, potentially leading
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) - Management Algorithm
General Approach:
 - Identify and avoid triggers
 - Good sleep
Vomiting Syndrome (CVS ... ) - Management Algorithm ... General Approach ... Comorbidities (psychiatric disorders ... use, autonomic dysfunction