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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
bag-valve mask ... continuous vital sign ... Pharmacologic treatment ... The focus is on ... #Neurology
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Clonus, Babinski’s sign ... • Lhermitte’s sign ... pupillary defect SIGNS ... Signs and symptoms ... #neurology #treatment
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ab to AChR blocks ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Chagas Disease - ... Chagas disease ... Romana's sign ... Indeterminate form (No signs ... RBBB; others: AV blocks
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Signs: 50% pts, ... mental status changes ... signs: • Orthostatic ... disease: Management ... phenoxybenzamine blocks
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
LMN signs in the ... LMN signs to determine ... LMN signs on examination ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... activity between nerve
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Bilateral signs ... /or optic nerve ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
Evaluation and Management ... search for warning signs ... warranting urgent treatment ... palpitations, changes ... Hypokalemia #Evaluation #Algorithm