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Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Weakness • Spinal ... Poliomyelitis, Guillain-Barre ... aminoglycosides) • Muscles: Acid ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... Epidemiology: • 1-2 cases ... Paresthesias: Hands ... /constipation, hyponatremia ... management #treatment #neurology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Differentials? ... Neuromuscular weakness ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology ... ABG #bloodgas #Acid
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Enhancement - TM and tumor ... Oligoclonal IgG bands ... • Infectious causes ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential