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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Seizures The management ... continuous vital sign ... #Management #Emergency ... #Neurology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... posterior fat pad ... can't make A-OK sign ... syndrome • ED Management ... Type l, DC with ortho
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis ... ophthalmoplegia), systemic signs ... symptoms): MRI+gad ... within 4m #Bells ... #Treatment #Neurology
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
anterior sail sign ... posterior fat pad ... fracture • ED Management ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho
Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
is unconscious, signs ... primarily include: • ST ... Obtain a 12-lead ... If persistent ST ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm STEMI ... Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD ... pain/swelling, Wells ... #Algorithm #differential
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... the Management ... 12 000 or <400 cells ... #SSTIs #Algorithm ... #Management #skin
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
or priapism • Lab ... : WBC >100k, + lab ... signs of end organ ... Lysis of tumor cells ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
of UMN and LMN signs ... of UMN and LMN signs ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology ... #diagnosis #management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Diagnosis and Management ... Peak T, flat P, ST ... clear cause) Management ... Drives K+ into cells ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology