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Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
GBS, Guillain-Barré ... syndrome; HNPP, ... neuropathy with liability ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Algorithm for the Treatment of Parkinson Disease With Predominant Postural Instability and Gait Impairment

#Management #Neurology #Parkinsons
Algorithm for the Treatment ... Predominant Postural Instability ... Impairment #Management ... #Neurology #Parkinsons ... Disease #Medication #Treatment
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... Treatment: • Plasmapheresis ... #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #management #treatment ... #neurology
Pharmacological Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Midodrine - Alpha agonist incr blood pressure incr renal perfusion pressure
Pharmacological Treatment ... of Hepatorenal Syndrome ... #HepatoRenal #Syndrome ... #Nephrology #Management ... #Medications #Treatment
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... and cauda equina TREATMENT ... GBS #Guillain #Barre ... #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #management #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment
Blood pressure control:
 • Aim for 10-25% BP reduction within
Encephalopathy Syndrome ... (PRES) - Treatment ... Encephalopathy #Syndrome ... #Treatment #Management ... #Neurology
10 Steps to Managing Guillain-Barre Syndrome:
1️⃣ When to suspect
2️⃣ How to Diagnose
3️⃣ When to admit to
Managing Guillain-Barre ... Syndrome: 1️⃣ ... When to start Treatment ... 5️⃣ Treatment ... #Management #Neurology
Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
Management of Serotonin ... Syndrome Identify ... illness with VS instability ... ucsdim #Serotonin #Syndrome ... #Management #treatment
Hepatorenal Syndrome Treatment
Volume expansion: 
 • Albumin (typical dose = 1g/kg on day 1 +/- day
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... Treatment Volume ... #Hepatorenal #Syndrome ... #Treatment #management ... #HRS #nephrology
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
Hyperkalemia Treatment ... Options Stabilize ... #Hyperkalemia #management ... #potassium #nephrology