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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Seizures The management ... and bag-valve mask ... Pharmacologic treatment ... #Neurology
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Anterior Cord Syndrome ... proprioception, and light ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... signs #symptoms #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
variable tremor, mask ... tremor ("rabbit syndrome ... tremor (may be a late ... #SideEffects #pharmacology ... #management
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... IV at a maximum rate ... StatusEpilepticus #Management ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... #pharmacology #
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
One and a Half Syndrome ... One and a Half Syndrome ... diagnosed with MS ... Three weeks later ... ophthalmology #neurology
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... Pathophysiology ... Spasms - visualized-tight ... SPS #Diagnosis #Management ... #treatment #neurology
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
Iimitation in the flow rate ... severe hypoxemia might ... filter • N95 mask ... support #COVID19 #management ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Then, ask 3 questions ... correction (max rate ... demyelination syndrome ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
10-33% develop MS ... monophasic Pathophysiology ... Hyperreflexia develops later ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential
Compartment Syndrome Pearls
A vicious cycle of increased pressure within a facial compartment leading to compression of
Compartment Syndrome ... Pathophysiology: ... Paraesthesia (pinprick, light ... , the rest are late ... #diagnosis #management