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Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
- Spinal Cord Syndromes ... Syndrome: • Etiology ... Syndrome: • Etiology ... Syndrome: • Etiology ... paralysis of the bladder
Oncology Algorithm for the Management of Suspected Epidural Spinal Cord Compression (ESCC)

Suspected ESCC: Pain, weakness, numbness/paresthesias,
Oncology Algorithm ... Epidural Spinal Cord ... paresthesias, bowel/bladder ... Epidural #Spinal #Cord ... #Compression #Algorithm
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Incontinence - Distended bladder ... neuropathy or spinal cord ... , cauda equina syndrome ... medications • Bladder
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Loss of bowel/bladder ... bladder continence ... Blockage of the Blood ... MCTD, Sjogren syndrome ... differential #algorithm
Factors that May Affect Fetal Oxygenation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Excessive Uterine Activity:
 • Hyperstimulation
 • Placental
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... prolapse • Cord ... Decreased Uterine Blood ... Antiphospholipid syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
urine • 1ml blood ... pain hematuria syndrome ... • Cystitis • Bladder ... Diagnosis #causes #urology ... #renal #urine #blood
Approach to Elevated Bicarbonate (HCO3)
Risk Factors for Hypercapnea? (Hx of COPD, OSA, sedative use, CNS/muscular disorders?)
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(Hx of COPD, OSA ... Acidosis (Check Blood ... Barter, or Gitelman Syndrome ... metabolic #alkalosis #algorithm
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Medications, Spinal Cord ... Abdominal compartment syndrome ... • Hypovolemic: Blood ... #criticalcare #algorithm
Horner's Syndrome on Physical Exam

A 75yoF was referred in for facial swelling and eyelid changes 1
Horner's Syndrome ... decompress the spinal cord ... The video highlights ... Bennett & Bloom ... #clinical #video
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Claudication) - Cold ... Marfan's Syndrome ... compressing the blood ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm