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Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
on Physical Exam ... Her clinical exam ... Her ocular exam ... always ask your ... ophthalmology #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Myasthenia Gravis ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... Treatment: - Symptomatic ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
Myasthenia Gravis ... antibodies - MuSK-positive ... #Myasthenia #Gravis ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
perform targeted exam ... Orders placed, treatments ... Elicit concerns and ... Response #Team #RRT #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Algorithm for the Management ... Seizures The management ... bag-valve mask ... Pharmacologic treatment ... #Emergency #Neurology
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Exam: Swelling ... fractures • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... surface • Exam ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: swollen ... • Nonoperative managernent ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
fingertip) • Exam ... fracture • ED Management ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
the fist) • Exam ... motion • ED Management ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK