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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
proximal weakness, arms ... /Edrophonium test ... Imaging - CT Chest ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
reflux resulting ... restored to esophagus Clinical ... epigastric/retrosternal chest ... pain Diagnosis: ... #management #gastroenterology
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
Myasthenia Gravis ... : • Based on clinical ... undergo chest CT ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
- Diagnosis and ... Management Summary ... axilla against the chest ... elbow fully as a test ... Stimsons’ gravity
Neonatal Resuscitation - Preparation and Overview
Preparation:
 - All health professionals dealing with newborn infants should be
Breathing with mask ... available at short ... Keep the infant warm ... #Preparation #peds ... #management #pediatrics
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... extensors of the arms ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... should be ordered ... #management #neurology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
determine if stress test ... Change in clinical ... change CV risk Chest ... surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
food or saliva • Chest ... : Testing The diagnosis ... sphincter to relax ... pseudoachalasia should ... #management #treatment