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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
Positive Hoffmann's ... Sclerosis The Hoffmann's ... A positive Hoffmann ... reflexes may be pendular ... #Hoffmanns #Hoffmans
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... this specific case ... semiologianeurologica #Hoffmanns
Prolonged neuromuscular blockade - Differential Diagnosis
- Drugs, Acid-base Disorders, Metabolic, Neurologic, Electrolyte abnormalities

By Mark Harris, MD
neuromuscular blockade ... neuromuscular #blockade ... Anesthesiology #Causes
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification
Class I (Ia, Ib, Ic) - Na+ Channel Blockade
 • Slows depolarization
- Na+ Channel Blockade ... Beta Receptor Blockade ... III - K+ Channel Blockade ... - Ca2+ Channel Blockade ... Classification #Classes
Seesaw Nystagmus 

Sawtooth or seesaw nystagmus is an unusual but characteristic type of nystagmus. Typically there
Nystagmus can be pendulum ... The pendular shape ... We have varied causes
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
CLASS 1A: Moderate Blockade ... CLASS 1B: Weak Blockade ... CLASS 1C: Strong Blockade ... Classification #Classes
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
should identify any cause ... surgery related cause ... Consider potential causes ... POTENTIAL CAUSES ... neuromuscular blockade
Mechanical Bowel Obstruction and Ileus - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Ileus: Functional bowel "blockage", no peristalsis
Mechanical Obstruction:
Functional bowel "blockage ... Obstruction: Physical blockage ... percussion • Nausea
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
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eyelash follicle • Cause ... upper lid • Cause ... : A blocked oil
Pharmacologic Treatment of Hypertensive Emergencies in Pregnancy
Drug - Dose range - Onset/oeak/duration - Side effects
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persistent fetal beta-blockade ... , tachycardia, nausea ... - Urapidil - Nausea