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Wernicke's Encephalopathy vs Korsakoff Syndrome - Thiamine Deficiency

Wernicke's encephalopathy is a neurological condition due to longstanding
thiamine (vitamin B1 ... ) deficiency, commonly ... and retrograde amnesia ... #vitaminB1 #B1 # ... diagnosis #comparison #neurology
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Generalized Weakness - Differential ... : CKD, ESRD • CV ... ILD, OSA, pHTN, Anemia ... Generalized #Weakness #Differential ... Diagnosis #causes #neurology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... endocrine: Vitamin B12 ... deficiency • ... Coxsackie, HIV, CMV ... #Diagnosis #neurology
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Modalities of RRT ... (Sustained low efficiency ... daily dialysis): ~12 ... RRT #managment #nephrology ... #CRRT #Modes #modalities
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Check Vitamin B12 ... • Nutritional Deficiency ... : - Vitamin B12 ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) Modalities

RRT Modalities in the ICU:
 • IHD (Intermittent HD):  3-5 hr
Therapy (RRT) Modalities ... RRT Modalities ... (Sustained low efficiency ... daily dialysis): ~12 ... RRT #managment #nephrology
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
primary lesions - differential ... pruritus (Iron deficiency ... anemia, Polycythemia ... clothing, such as ... #Management #Nephrology