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Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
DECREASED INSPIRED OXYGEN
 • Low PATM Can decrease first part
respiratory drive due to neurologic ... obesity-hypoventilation syndrome ... VIQ mismatch and shunt ... pulmonary embolus SHUNT ... hepatopulmonary syndrome
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Algorithm for the Management ... and bag-valve mask ... ensuring adequate perfusion ... continuous vital sign ... #Emergency #Neurology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... lung disease Caused ... 1) or anatomic shunt ... Arterial blood gas (ABC ... hepatopulmonary #syndrome
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
maintained fever CAUSES ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... #Differential #Causes ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
• Or brainstem syndromes ... • Lhermitte’s sign ... objective evidence of neurologic ... sclerosis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
Diagnosis and Management ... ophthalmoplegia), systemic signs ... DDx: HZV (Ramsay-Hunt ... CNS inflammatory cause ... #Treatment #Neurology
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Diagnosis and Management ... anterior/posterior MSK ... • Heerfordt syndrome ... Sarcoidosis #Diagnosis #Management ... #Signs #Symptoms
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diagnosis and Management ... PostPrandial Insulin A1c ... • Secondary Causes ... Endocrinopathies (Cushing Syndrome ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia is usually caused ... Then, ask 3 questions ... demyelination syndrome ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium