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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Seizures The management ... ensuring adequate perfusion ... The focus is on ... #Neurology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
) - Pathophysiology ... , Diagnosis and ... Management Algorithm ... factors affecting symptom ... #Diagnosis #Management
Management of patients with known or suspected malignant pleural effusion (MPE) - An Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical
Management of patients ... malignant pleural effusion ... Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical ... are any signs/symptoms ... #MPE #Algorithm
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Management Summary ... shunt (Type 2) Clinical ... (ABC) analysis ... SpO2 > 88% • Management ... resolution of symptoms
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
transplantation CLINICAL ... than one after symptom ... the underlying pathophysiology ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
- Atypical Clinical ... Ramsay-Hunt), HIV, Lyme, GBS ... Imaging (if atypical symptoms ... LP (if suspect GBS ... #Treatment #Neurology
Autoimmune Hepatitis

Clinical Presentation
 - Highly variable clinical presentation, from subclinical disease to acute liver failure.
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Highly variable clinical ... - Symptoms of ... Anti-LKM & Anti-ALC ... Hepatitis (eg Viral) Management ... AIH #Diagnosis #Management
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
immune compromise Clinical ... Signs/Symptoms: ... Pathophysiology: ... lactulose producing gas ... also important Management
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... maintain ABC (airway ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Management Summary ... the duodenum Clinical ... Signs/Symptoms: ... Pathophysiology: ... of AEF: Ectopic gas