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Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
: • Based on clinical ... undergo chest CT ... myasthenia usually • Starts ... - Improves clinical ... #management #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
proximal weakness, arms ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... Imaging - CT Chest ... #management #neurology
Croup Diagnosis and Management Pearls
Common childhood illness, usually viral and self limiting. Characterised by a seal-like
and Management Pearls ... Evaluation: • Mild ... The degree of chest ... Treatment: Single ... #peds
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
restored to esophagus Clinical ... epigastric/retrosternal chest ... pain Diagnosis: ... : - Treatment of ... #management #gastroenterology
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
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... excellent at evaluating ... hypovolemia needing a little ... are clinically ... #algorithm #management
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
requires further evaluation ... for red reflex ... Breathing and chest ... pressure in the arms ... #Examination #Peds
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Can begin in arms ... Decreased / Absent Reflexes ... Paresthesias: Hands ... #management #treatment ... #neurology
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Oligoclonal bands are ... patients with clinically ... stimulation Clinical ... #management #neurology ... #treatment #MS
Pulmonary Nodule
Evaluation is guided by nodule size & assessment of probability of malignancy. In addition is
Pulmonary Nodule Evaluation ... lung masses & should ... lung malignancy, clinical ... The treatment of ... Management options