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Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
parietal lobes of the brain ... may precede the neurologic ... Risk factors 3. ... the underlying cause ... : Treat with AEDs
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
of vomiting • Clinical ... Post-traumatic seizure ... of basal skull fracture ... Injury #trama #pediatrics ... #peds
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
: ~25% cases. ... Neurologic deficit ... Neurologic injuries ... 3. ... Posterior #Injury #msk
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
loss of smile 3. ... Myotonic dystrophy - Brain ... Evaluate for thymoma 3. ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... - More than 2/3 ... ruled out • Brain ... MRI: Check for brain ... diagnosis #management #neurology
CHALICE Predictors of Clinically Significant Head Iniury 
History 
 - Witnessed LOC > 5min 
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Predictors of Clinically ... drowsiness - >= 3 ... of Basal skull fracture ... Injury #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics