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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ab to AChR blocks ... dystrophy - Brain stem ... and EMG Findings ... Labs: - AchR antibodies ... #management #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Clinical Presentation ... bone marrow or stem ... circulation: MCA ACA ... • EEG: With persistent ... #management #neurology
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
if the pt has pre-existing ... /management of shock ... will also get an EKG ... Urine Pregnancy Test ... Pearls #Checklist #diagnosis
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
effusion fluid or air ... iatrogenic causes, e.g ... pericardiocentesis kit (eg ... of xiphoid • Prep ... #Management #Workup
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major Pre-Op ... determine if stress test ... Obtain EKG if: ... Change in clinical ... stratification #diagnosis