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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Diagnosis Framework ... cells per μL • Diagnosis ... Antimicrobial treatment ... altered mental status ... , and focal neurologic
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
and infects the CNS ... in the early stages ... Diagnosis: MRI ... Treatment: • HAART ... dementia #AIDS #Neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Optimize volume status ... Bicarb<22) - avoid NS ... #Hyperkalemia #Diagnosis ... #potassium #nephrology
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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equina syndrome (CES ... Differential Diagnosis ... cord infarct • HIV ... axial T1 and T2 Treatment ... #causes #neurology
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
Semont Liberatory ... Maneuver for Treatment ... in the United States ... positional #vertigo #neurology ... instructions #clinical #video
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
Semont Liberatory ... Maneuver for Treatment ... in the United States ... positional #vertigo #neurology ... instructions #clinical #video