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Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... Pathophysiology ... Can begin in arms ... studies - EMG, NCV can ... #management #treatment
CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER INSERTION - Materials/Supplies Checklist

Also Consider:
 - Ultrasound + Probe Cover
 - Patient Drapes
Also Consider: - Ultrasound ... Drapes - Gown - Cap ... - Tegaderm #Management ... Supplies #Checklist #Supply
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... the underlying pathophysiology ... GBS #Guillain #Barre ... #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #management #neurology
Central Line Supplies Checklist - Materials Typically Not Included in Central Line Kit
 • Sterile Gown
Normal Saline • Ultrasound ... syringe • Bouffant Cap ... Supplies #Checklist #Management ... Venous #Materials #Supply
BRASH Syndrome

B - Bradycardia
R - Renal failure
A - AV nodal blockade
S - Shock
H - Hyperkalemia

Typical ECG
BRASH Syndrome ... saline) • If on a Ca2 ... DrEricStrong #BRASH #Syndrome ... #diagnosis #management ... #pathophysiology
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... Pathophysiology ... • Testing anti-GAD ... : • Anti-GAD Ab ... SPS #Diagnosis #Management
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
-> 40 years • Can ... and M panel Management ... : • Nephrotic syndrome ... infections (Epstein-Barr ... syndrome, HIV)
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
Diagnosis and Management ... malignancy Pathophysiology ... Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome ... MRI+contrast Management ... Endocrinology #Treatment #Pathophysiology
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
Pathophysiology: ... Coli, but can also ... KUB or abdominal ultrasound ... also important Management ... Cystitis #diagnosis #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
more than just simply ... correct profile can ... importantly, bedside ultrasound ... acute coronary syndrome ... differential #algorithm #management