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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Neck: “dropping ... life-threatening Differential ... Generalized fatigue - ALS ... Imaging - CT Chest ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
EKG of the same ... excludes other differentials ... that’s called “clinical ... PhysicalExam #JVP #Cardiology ... #Neck #Frog #Sign
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
39 C this is a clinical ... Treatment depends ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... #Hyperthermia #Differential ... #Causes #Anesthesiology
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
syncope (ruling out differential ... further guide management ... orthostatic vital sign ... should be guided by clinical ... The treatment strategy
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
of the clinical ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... conditions listed in differential ... diagnosis column Treatment ... neurology #diagnosis #management
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Diagnosis = clinical ... systemic sx + signs ... very remarkable w/differential ... Treatment of GCA ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... ECG is vital while ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment
Intraoperative  Bradycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Bradycardia in theatre should not be treated as
remember to tailor treatment ... system including valves ... #Bradycardia #Anesthesiology ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup #Cardiology
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
rise is a late sign ... ❹ Call for MH treatment ... axillae and anterior neck ... Hyperthermia #Crisis #Anesthesiology ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
of more of the signs ... trolley, anaphylaxis treatment ... require prolonged treatment ... #Anaphylaxis #Anesthesiology ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management