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Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Evaluation and Management ... Algorithm Clinical ... Immediate Workup Ischemic ... #differential #neurology ... #CVA
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Decompensated CHF ... Abdominal compartment syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment ... #management
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Erythematosus (SLE) Clinical ... Demyelinating Syndrome ... prevention (statin for CVA ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology ... cerebritis #diagnosis #management
American College of Critical Care Medicine algorithm for time-sensitive, goal-directed stepwise management of hemodynamic support in
American College of Critical ... Care Medicine algorithm ... pressure (MAP – CVP ... #Shock #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
- Management Checklist ... Lytes including Ca ... antiarrhythmics - Ischemic ... #Checklist #CHF ... HeartFailure #Cardiology #Management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Infection/Sepsis/Shock ... narrowing on MRA/CTA ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
- Myocardial ischemia ... incongruous with clinical ... NPO, or profound shock ... #Hypokalemia #Management ... #CriticalCare
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
meningococcal, H1N1) Clinical ... Guillain-Barre Clinical ... Electrodiagnostic studies - EMG ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... acute coronary syndrome ... #differential #algorithm ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... Clinical Manifestations ... • CSF: Oligoclonal ... SPS #Diagnosis #Management ... #treatment #neurology