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Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... : Due to nerve root ... cardiomyopathy, Horner ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Lumbar Puncture
Indications: Infection, Inflammation, Other
Contraindications: Coagulopathy, Thrombocytopenia, Anticoagulants, Skin Infection at puncture site, Increased Intracranial Pressure
When
Inflammation, Other Contraindications ... Pressure When to Order ... #indications #contraindications ... #neurology #management
IDSA - Approach to Treating a Patient With Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis
When to consider a trial of
With Diabetic Foot ... comorbidities confer ... surgery • No contraindications ... Persistent sepsis syndrome ... #nonoperative #management
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
dislocation • Low foot ... document detailed neurologic ... • High Energy foot ... #Indications #Contraindications ... #Orthopedics #Management
Gitelman Syndrome - Management
Treatment includes
 - Electrolyte replacement - K & Mg, preferably Cl salts
Gitelman Syndrome ... - Management Treatment ... - K & Mg rich food ... #Management #Treatment ... #nephrology
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Diagnosis and Management ... Vector-borne (most ... Oral (food/drinks ... symptoms, positive serology ... Trypanosomiasis #Diagnosis #Management
Migraine Prevention and Prophylaxis
Who to Consider: 
 • ≥ 4 significant headaches or migraine attacks/month
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headaches • Contraindications ... Miguel Cortel-LeBlanc ... #prophylaxis #neurology ... #headache #management
Low FODMAP Diet Foods 

Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols (to Avoid).  
These short-chain carbohydrates
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... artichokes, chicory root ... high-fructose corn ... Gastroenterology #Management
Unilateral Floppy Eyelid Syndrome

This middle-aged male reported to clinic for persistent blurry vision and irritation of
Floppy Eyelid Syndrome ... Our management for ... Order a sleep study ... Floppy #Eyelid #Syndrome ... ophthalmology #neurology