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Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Aortoenteric Fistula ... be on differential ... Pathophysiology: ... bowel, usually as ... Residency @CMC_IM #Aortoenteric
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
10-33% develop MS ... monophasic Pathophysiology ... swollen, while in MS ... Predictive of MS ... Multiple sclerosis (MS
Acute Altered Mental Status - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask while en route: vitals, hyper/hypoactive, POC glucose,
Rapid Response Management ... 1) Ask while ... and stabilize: AMS ... #criticalcare # ... encephalopathy #differential
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... edema visualized as ... Reversible course Differential ... count in the CSF should ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
In both SK and AK ... also diabetic as ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #treatment #criticalcare
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
Protocol - Team should ... HYPOXEMIA is common as ... SIRS-Iike inflammation as ... problems #diagnosis #differential ... #management #criticalcare