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Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Clonus, Babinski’s sign ... • Lhermitte’s sign ... pupillary defect SIGNS ... /SYMPTOMS: • CENTRAL ... Signs and symptoms
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms ... and Signs Hypothyroidism ... Fatigue - Face/Neck ... retraction and lid lag, stare ... #Signs #Diagnosis
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Peripheral and Central ... CENTRAL VERTIGO ... Can occur with neck ... signs or symptoms ... #Peripheral #Central
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... w/ early shock state ... Full Set of Vital Signs ... and Survey 4) Workup ... - Distended neck
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
at home or at work ... shoulder girdle symptoms ... pain involving neck ... thrombophilia, neurologic ... signs/symptoms
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
ophthalmoplegia), systemic signs ... Diagnosis and Workup ... No additional workup ... Imaging (if atypical symptoms ... #Treatment #Neurology
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
5th metacarpal neck ... onto the hand Symptoms ... Management: - ... compromise - Certain radiologic ... Overlying wounds or signs
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
in Anaesthesia Signs ... alteration in mental ... circulatory arrest: • Start ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
life • M=F Symptoms ... and Signs: 50% ... Less common symptoms ... and signs: • ... blocker may be started
Intraoperative Circulatory Embolus - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Causes: thrombus, fat, amniotic fluid, air/gas.
Signs: hypotension, tachycardia,
Signs: hypotension ... decreased ETCO2 Symptoms ... mainstay of initial management ... possible • If central ... #Workup