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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
dissection is caused ... the wall of the aorta ... Evaluation: 1. ... with chest/abd/back ... Pulse deficit/differential
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
The Neurological Evaluation ... consciousness Differential ... blinks to threat Cranial ... Possible responses to pain ... wrists flexed back
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
- 50%: Ptosis, diplopia ... life-threatening Differential ... - Brain stem/Cranial ... - Bedside: ice pack ... Gravis #diagnosis #management