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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Respiratory muscles ... Respiratory insufficiency ... aspiration and acute respiratory ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... #diagnosis #management
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a viral inflamation of the bronchioles and the commonest LRTI in under 1s'. It's
usually secondary to Respiratory ... pediatrics #diagnosis #management ... #peds #treatment
Diabetic Ketoacidosis 
Management Priorities
1. Fluids 
2. Insulin 
3. Potassium 
4. Acidosis 
5. Re-establish oral fluids,
Diabetic Ketoacidosis ... Management Priorities ... Identification and treatment ... #Diabetes #Management ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
Myasthenia Gravis ... , cervical, or respiratory ... treatment Of ocular ... #Myasthenia #Gravis ... #diagnosis #management
Croup Diagnosis and Management Pearls
Common childhood illness, usually viral and self limiting. Characterised by a seal-like
Diagnosis and Management ... Accompanied by respiratory ... Treatment: Single ... Croup #Diagnosis #Management ... #pediatrics #peds
Hypermagnesemia - Diagnosis and Management

Hypermagnesemia is a serum magnesium concentration > 2.6 mg/dL.
Symptoms include hyporeflexia, hypotension,
Diagnosis and Management ... , hypotension, respiratory ... antacids, or enemas, Treatment ... neonates), Diabetic ketoacidosis ... changes, including respiratory
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
Resuscitation & respiratory ... suspected Adiunctive treatments ... ascorbic acid 1.5 grams ... Influenza #Checklist #Management