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Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment
Blood pressure control:
 • Aim for 10-25% BP reduction within
Posterior Reversible ... ) - Treatment Blood ... reduction within first 2- ... are preferred Seizure ... #Management #Neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... thrombosis Testing ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
2) Is ADH elevated ... Treatment: Treatment ... up to 3x in the setting ... of symptomatic (seizures ... #management #nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
exertion/training - Seizures ... Hyperuricemia • Hyponatremia ... Treatment: ... disease 2. ... #nephrology
Diagnostic algorithm for differentiating vestibular neuritis from stroke in patients with AVS. This sequence of testing
Diagnostic algorithm ... and there are 2 ... components: targeted neurologic ... , Head Impulse Test ... Diagnosis #AVS #Posterior
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit ... or serial exams 2. ... Neurologic injuries ... (25%) TEST FOR: ... ligament/meniscus testing
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
Without treatment ... disappears in 2- ... including anterior or posterior ... with positive testing ... have positive serology
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Status Epilepticus Treatment ... Protocol 1st line (seizures ... min (need EKG pre ... #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management