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Effects of Strokes by Location - Anterior vs Posterior Localization

Anterior Circulation 
 - MCA 
 -
Artery #Strokes #Syndromes ... Territory #Symptoms #Signs ... Localization #Effects #Neurology ... Comprehensive Review in Clinical ... Neurology - https
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Bedside: ice pack ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
will vary with clinical ... Propofol infusion syndrome ... No pharmacologic ... #CriticalCare # ... diagnosis #management
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
its Chloride (Cl ... are balanced by Cl ... high amount of Cl ... K+ in the ECF causes ... The high CL- content
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Inhibitors of Na+K+2Cl ... Kidney stones caused ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology #
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Epidemiology: • 1-2 cases ... complete paralysis of all ... Guillain-Barre Clinical ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... the underlying cause ... with AEDs until cause ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
acute coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... #icu #clinical ... #pharmacology
Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

This 81 yo male was referred to our
reported this all ... treated by his PCP ... other potential causes ... Ophthalmicus #HZO #clinical ... #physicalexam #neurology
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... Incidence: 1 to 2 cases ... intensive care unit (ICU ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology