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Causes of Polyneuropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Metabolic: DM, Hypothyroidism, CKD, Cirrhosis, Nutritional deficiency
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Polyneuropathy - Differential ... Hypothyroidism, CKD ... • Toxic: EtOH, Meds ... Polyneuropathy #Differential ... Algorithm #causes #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment
Blood pressure control:
 • Aim for 10-25% BP reduction within
titratable IV meds ... med favored • Can ... usually be d/c'd ... Syndrome #Treatment #Management ... #Neurology
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Hyponatremia - Differential ... , CNS Disease, Meds ... always exclude: CKD ... #Hyponatremia #Differential ... Algorithm #diagnosis #nephrology
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
Monitors, ECG, Pads ... Pain • ECG: Bad ... 2) Give Meds • ... bradycardia #diagnosis #differential ... #management #cardiology
Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis - Advantages and Disadvantages 
Peritoneal Dialysis:
 • Access: Abdominal wall insertion of
abdominal surgery can ... every 6 hours (CAPD ... Hemodialysis #comparison #table ... disadvantages #nephrology ... #management
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
It can be said that ... child will be able ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Glaucoma - Emergency Department Management
- All patients should get emergency ophthalmologic consultation
- Start with eye drops
Emergency Department Management ... eye drops (see table ... blocker) - Topical meds ... can be given simultaneously ... #Medications #Table
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
It can be easier ... Post-AKI diuresis can ... #Hyponatremia #differential ... #diagnosis #table ... #sodium #nephrology
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
Hypernatremia is almost always due to unreplaced water loss (free water
Hypernatremia - Differential ... The differential ... , Dehydration: neurologic ... Hypernatremia #Differential ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... respiratory failure - Can ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology