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Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
 •
Polycythemia Vera (PV ... present, symptoms, signs ... for PV are not ... • Treatment is ... PolycythemiaVera #PV
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Clonus, Babinski’s sign ... • Lhermitte’s sign ... Signs and symptoms ... Multiple Sclerosis Treatment ... management #neurology #treatment
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
and bag-valve mask ... continuous vital sign ... Pharmacologic treatment ... The focus is on
Double Barrel Sign (Dilated CBD) on Abdominal POCUS

Which of the following is demonstrated in this clip?
Resolution:
Double Barrel Sign ... ) on Abdominal POCUS ... same size as the PV ... between the CBD and PV ... BileDuct #Abdominal #POCUS
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... Myasthenia Gravis Treatment ... - Symptomatic Treatment
Hypotension in Anesthesiology - Differential Diagnosis and Management 

Initial checklist: 
 - Verify BP (e.g. surgeon
Check other vital signs ... Inform surgeon (ask ... compression) Initial treatment
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
with systemic signs ... with systemic signs ... erysipelas with no focus ... with systemic signs ... oral antibiotic treatment
This 24M presented with acute onset CP/SOB, hypoxia, HR 150s. What's the diagnosis? Treatment options? Hint:
Treatment options ... with McConnell's sign ... #Clinical #POCUS ... A4C #McConnells #Sign
Optic Neuritis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Epidemiology: Female (75%), 18-50 years,
caucasian
 • Symptoms: Moderate visual
Unilateral • Signs ... corticosteroids TREATMENT ... - Typical MS-like ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
10-33% develop MS ... • Bilateral signs ... swollen, while in MS ... Predictive of MS ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment