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CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
CNS Manifestations ... autoantibodies that will cause ... inflammation, leading ... prevention (statin for CVA ... #neurology #rheumatology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
, rhabdo/crush injury ... only if no clear cause ... Bicarb<22) - avoid NS ... Calcium 2-3g IV Ca-gluconate ... #potassium #nephrology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
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Differentials? ... failure (uremia) K ... acidosis: - CNS ... sedation, narcotics, CVA ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
quantify renal injury ... recent DAN) • EMG/NCS ... Goodpasture's cause ... Renal #Syndromes #differential ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
that results in CNS ... Presentation: Injury ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
changes: high K, ... high LDH, low Ca ... Simultaneous clotting and bleeding ... Treat underlying cause ... ) - Treatment: