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In ARDS, we know that the lungs are so diffusely injured that the remaining total area
if you can get away ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #management #ards ... #foamed #criticalcare ... #treatment #respiratory
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
proximal weakness, arms ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... #management #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... for the coma • Forced ... wrists flexed back, away ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #comatose #diagnosis
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Medications: K+, ACEi/ARBs ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... #Management #Treatment ... #potassium #nephrology
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #treatment #criticalcare ... #foamed
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
extensors of the arms ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... #management #neurology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
of a difficult airway ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... determine if stress test ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis