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Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
result in permanent neurologic ... - Hematoma - Stab ... dysfunction Central ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... ischemic CVA (core ... • TTE +/- TEE (high ... #diagnosis #checklist ... #neurology
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
39 C this is a clinical ... Excessive insulation, high ... Traumatic brain injury ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... and Differential Diagnosis ... or acute kidney injury ... 109 mm Hg) with clinical ... Neurologic disorders
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
High Central Neuraxial ... hypnosis as soon as clinical ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
the posterior cord ... When clinically ... (which provide central ... Nerve #Anatomy #diagnosis ... #neurology #orthopedics
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
So high index of ... intravenous drug use, Central ... in up to 30% of cases ... #Endocarditis #comparison ... #table
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Post-extubation in high ... of Aspiration - unable ... status • Won't Work ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... pneumothorax. esophageal injury
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... brain and spinal cord ... Clinical Manifestations ... antibody that works ... Management #treatment #neurology
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview A state ... death Common Clinical ... Ext: warm vs. cold ... Classification #diagnosis ... #differential #causes