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The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
probability) and negative ... (~0.5%) and a negative ... course of treatment ... probably much higher (e.g ... is proposed: #Management
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
and Management ... Etiology: Idiopathic, HSV ... inflammatory cause) • EMG ... 1g tid x 1w or Acyclovir ... #Management #Treatment
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... have achieved negative ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... #table #foamed
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
dietary intake (e.g ... organ ischemia (e.g ... Check for IF ab Treatment ... e.g. leukemia ... #management #nutrition
Purpose: We sought to develop a patient decision aid to promote shared decision-making for patients who
have no serious diagnosis ... discharge) after a negative ... natural frequency (e.g ... #Management #PatientInfo ... #Cardiology #EM
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Campylobacter jejuni - HIV ... • Weakness: Starts ... Guillain-Barre Diagnosis ... Electrodiagnostic studies - EMG ... #management #treatment
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
this post will focus ... making it more negative ... #foamed #criticalcare ... #management #diagnosis ... #treatment #pharmacology
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
• Coagulase-negative ... nodes • Roth’s spots ... Differential Diagnosis ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... #management #cardiology
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
anterior chest wall, parts ... affected areas and if negative ... and lower jaw Treatment ... antiinflammatory properties e.g ... #management #Dermatology
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
aureus, Coagulase-negative ... nodes • Roth’s spots ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... hematuria, + RF Treatment ... #cardiology #infectiousdiseases