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Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Evaluation and Management ... Algorithm Clinical ... vision loss • Facial ... #differential #neurology ... #CVA
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT) - Management Algorithm
Prognostic score for CVT:
Variables: Malignancy 2, Coma 2, Deep venous
Venous Thrombosis (CVT ... ) - Management Algorithm ... thrombosis 2, Mental status ... Venous #Thrombosis #Management ... #Algorithm #neurology
Syphilis - Diagnosis and Management - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary
Primary Syphilis
 • Localized lymphadenopathy
 •
Diagnosis and Management ... optic neuritis, cranial ... Negative treponemal tests ... Comparison #Diagnosis #Management ... #stages #staging
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
of generalized status ... In short, best outcomes ... The duration of status ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
APS), Secondary ... prevention (statin ... for CVA) By ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology ... cerebritis #diagnosis #management
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Primary and Secondary ... Systemic N - Neurologic ... Global (30%) • Gradual ... Patient Prefers to Rest ... #management #neurology
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
The Stages of Syphilis ... neurosyphilis, cranial ... have positive serology ... #Stages #Syphilis ... GrepMed Recommended Text
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Definition: • Coma: a state ... blinks to threat Cranial ... Arms extended; wrists ... from the body; wrists ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
b) CHF c) CVA ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... medical and surgical management
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... renal function test ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm