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Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
- Summary Acute ... Diagnosis: • ... variants: (1) acute ... #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #neurology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Algorithm Syndrome ... Malignancy True hypovolemia ... Reduced GFR, AKI/CRF ... Hormonal changes ... Uosm < 100 mmol/kg
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Algorithm Syndrome ... Malignancy True hypovolemia ... Reduced GFR, AKI/CRF ... Hormonal changes ... Uosm < 100 mmol/kg
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
and Differential Diagnosis ... hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... Neurologic disorders ... , and Guillain-Barre
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... (GBS) Acute autoimmune ... Electrodiagnostic studies (Ex EMG ... and cauda equina TREATMENT ... #management #neurology
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis ... weeks incubation Acute ... Romana's sign ... cardiomyopathy (→HF ... Tests - check Acute
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
tinnitus, visual changes ... - ACS, AKI, acute ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... unless worrisome EKG ... Syndrome #TLS #diagnosis
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
search for warning signs ... palpitations, changes ... electrocardiography (ECG ... #Diagnosis #Hypokalemia ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
important to recognize Acute ... Signs of congestion ... patient causing hypovolemia ... #algorithm #management ... #heartfailure #chf
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Seizures • Vision changes ... may precede the neurologic ... syndrome, ADEM, Acute ... epilepticus Treatment ... #management #neurology