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Hepatorenal Syndrome Treatment
Volume expansion: 
 • Albumin (typical dose = 1g/kg on day 1 +/- day
Treatment Volume ... Somatostatin analogue (a subcutaneous ... ; terlipressin is ... #Treatment #management ... #HRS #nephrology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Clinical Picture ... Clinical DX: - ... precipitated by: Drugs ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
REBEL Review 99: Serotonin Syndrome via Yosuf Alam, MSIV

Presentation: Altered mentd status, Seizures, Myoclonus, Hypertension, Hyperthermia
99: Serotonin Syndrome ... Diagnosis: Clinical ... Cornerstone of treatment ... all serotonergic drugs ... SerotoninSyndrome #management
Pisa Syndrome (pleurothotonus) on Physical Exam
A tonic flexion of the trunk of the body to one
name comes from its ... commonly by: - drugs ... Treatment: anticholinergics ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #neurology #posture
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... - Toxins - Drugs ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... per day until stable ... #nephrology
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
a clinical emergency ... Treatment depends ... anaphylaxis (→ 3-1) Drug ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... abnormality, Medication/Drug ... epilepticus Treatment ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
to 1:1 F:M • Clinical ... rare, Malar rash is ... 40, F:M 9:1 • Clinical ... Usual therapeutic management ... sle #comparison #table
Staphylococcus-associated GlomeruloNephritis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
CLINICAL
 • Nephritic syndrome (Casts)
 • Marked proteinuria (may be
Summary CLINICAL ... • Nephritic syndrome ... deposits common TREATMENT ... • No role for IS ... GlomeruloNephritis #nephrology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Aplastic Anemia Clinical ... - Cytotoxic drugs ... of CD34+ cells is ... aplastic anemia Treatment ... hematology #diagnosis #management