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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Algorithm for the Management ... Seizures The management ... and bag-valve mask ... The focus is on ... #Emergency #Neurology
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Systemic N - Neurologic ... Patient Prefers to Rest ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... primary #secondary #management ... #neurology
Patients with CHD are exceptionally sensitive to the effects of bronchiolitis on their volume status
Four principles
of treating a Tet ... blood flow to the lungs ... In a Tet spell your ... #Management #Peds ... #Pediatrics #CHD
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Neonatal Resuscitation - Airway and Breathing
Airway
 • Opened by placing the infants's head in a neutral
adequately, start mask ... ventilation • Mask ... infants to expand lungs ... Airway #Breathing #Management ... #peds #pediatrics
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Diagnosis and Management ... Confirmatory Tests ... and immunoblot (TESA ... q12h)x60 days • Pediatric ... 90-120 days • Pediatric
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
10-33% develop MS ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... Herpes zoster, West ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... renal function test ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
with systemic, neurologic ... the “Chewing gum test ... day, followed by long ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... determine if stress test ... unless prior heart/lung ... medical and surgical management