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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Patients should ... Pharmacologic treatment ... The focus is on ... Management #Emergency #Neurology
The asphyxia escape reflex is assessed by placing the child in the prone position on the
child in the prone position ... seconds, the newborn should ... clinical #video #Neurology
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Motor Function Shoulder ... "waiter's tip" position ... Anterior Shoulder ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology
Adult Vancomycin Guidelines
The information below provides general dosing guidelines for vancomycin. A maintenance regimen of 15-20
therefore these should ... concentrations should ... reference source and nephrology ... #Management #Pharmacology
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
levels and doses should ... Only* #CKD #Nephrology ... #Dose #Dosing #Pharmacology
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
horizontal, suspended position ... the extension position ... 5th month and should ... clinical #video #Neurology
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
into a supine position ... remains in this position ... remains in this position ... rolls onto his/her shoulder ... positional #vertigo #neurology
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
such that the shoulders ... sitting to supine position ... patient in this position ... to the upright position ... Instructions #Diagnosis #neurology
Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
to the patient should ... focus on supportive ... death evaluation should ... brain activity on neurologic
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
antibodies - MuSK-positive ... patients with MG should ... high doses and should ... plasmapheresis should ... diagnosis #management #neurology