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Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Anterior Cord Syndrome ... temperature at ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... signs #symptoms #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Dysthesias - Tingling, burning, or painful sensation at
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... : Pathogenesis and ... #CarpalTunnel #Syndrome ... #pathophysiology ... #msk #overuse
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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• Fracture at ... onto outstretched hand ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... , scapholunate and ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
onto outstretched hand ... ), compartment syndrome ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
Leadership: • Stand at ... Orders placed, treatments ... Elicit concerns and ... RRT #Management #treatment ... #criticalcare
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Pathophysiology ... Muscle Weakness: May ... Paresthesias: Hands ... Treatment: • Plasmapheresis ... #neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... epilepticus which may ... myocardial infarction, and ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Treatment Hyponatremia ... Then, ask 3 questions ... Treatment: Treatment ... demyelination syndrome ... #management #nephrology
Refeeding Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Patients at Risk of Refeeding Syndrome:
 - Little or no nutritional
Refeeding Syndrome ... findings Patients at ... Risk of Refeeding Syndrome ... Constipation - MSK ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
thyroid, Sjogren syndrome ... “dropping head syndrome ... - Kearns-Sayre syndrome ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... diagnosis #management #neurology