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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 ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... - Bedside: ice pack
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
Soil Related Infections - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Mechanism Of Infection:
 • Wound
 • GI: Ingestion, MUD, Contaminated
Related Infections - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... acute bilateral cranial ... endemic fungi cause ... possible fever, chest pain
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
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
intracranial pressure and cranial ... requires further evaluation ... coarctation of the aorta ... The whole of the back ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam