32 results
Clinical Manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome
 • Ophthalmologic: Mydriasis, Ocular clonus (slow horizontal movements)
 • Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea,
Clinical Manifestations ... of Serotonin Syndrome ... flushing • CNS: Agitation ... Hyperthermia UCSD ... spectrum #signs #diagnosis
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Pathogenesis and clinical ... of iniurv • Conus ... bladder and rectal reflex ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #orthopedics #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Locked-in syndrome ... horizontal movements; also ... for presence of clonus ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
APS is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by recurring blood clots resulting from antibodies
Antiphospholipid Syndrome ... recurring blood clots ... of 1 clinical event ... #APS #diagnosis ... #management #anticoagulation
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
result in permanent neurologic ... in deep tendon reflexes ... are spared Conus ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
of the clinical ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... , Clonus, Spasticity ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology ... #diagnosis #management
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Pain, Agitation, ... will vary with clinical ... Propofol infusion syndrome ... #CriticalCare #diagnosis ... #management
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Clinical ... Decreased / Absent Reflexes ... Guillain-Barre Diagnosis ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
benign causes such as ... reflex syncope ... carotid sinus syndrome ... further guide management ... should be guided by clinical
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
status, severe agitation ... without tonic-clonic ... inform immediate clinical ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup