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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Algorithm for the Management ... and bag-valve mask ... continuous vital sign ... Pharmacologic treatment ... The focus is on
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
• Lhermitte’s sign ... Signs and symptoms ... Multiple Sclerosis Treatment ... sclerosis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Hypotension in Anesthesiology - Differential Diagnosis and Management 

Initial checklist: 
 - Verify BP (e.g. surgeon
Diagnosis and Management ... Check other vital signs ... Inform surgeon (ask ... compression) Initial treatment ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
MonkeyPox Virus - Summary Review - What we know so far

 • History
 • Epidemiology
 •
Epidemiology • Signs ... Diagnosis • Treatment ... Monkeypox #diagnosis #management ... #microbiology #treatment
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... "pooping duck sign ... fractures • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... - Symptomatic Treatment ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... dislocation • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Recommended Follow-up of Treated Syphilis Cases

EVIDENCE OF TREATMENT FAILURE OR POSSIBLE REINFECTION
• Persistence or recurrence of
EVIDENCE OF TREATMENT ... recurrence of signs ... iritiation of treatment ... development of signs ... #Management #Guidelines
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
RRT leader • Ask ... Assessment: • Ask ... Orders placed, treatments ... Response #Team #RRT #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
Algorithm for the Management ... with systemic signs ... erysipelas with no focus ... oral antibiotic treatment ... SSTIs #Algorithm #Management