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Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Spinal Cord Disorders ... cord compression ... of the spinal cord ... Spinal Cord Causes ... differential #algorithm
Oncology Algorithm for the Management of Suspected Epidural Spinal Cord Compression (ESCC)

Suspected ESCC: Pain, weakness, numbness/paresthesias,
Oncology Algorithm ... Cord Compression ... paresthesias, bowel/bladder ... #Cord #Compression ... #Algorithm #Management
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
cord - Spinal Cord ... stenosis - Abscess ... If the spinal cord ... caused by: - Compression ... paralysis of the bladder
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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due to severe compression ... disturbance • Bladder ... cord infarct ... infection/abscess ... palpation of the bladder
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
, and bowel or bladder ... ) without cord compression ... Autonomic: Bowel/Bladder ... No cord compression ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
Spinal Epidural Abscess Overview

Infection in the epidural space - often caused by bacteremia or direct spread
Spinal Epidural ... Abscess Overview ... osteomyelitis), can cause cord ... compression and ... #Diagnosis #Management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Toxins/Medications, Spinal ... Cord Injury Low ... syndrome, Vascular compression ... #criticalcare #algorithm ... #treatment #management
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
direct pressure/compression ... protection • Spinal ... if concern for spinal ... cord injury ... Survey #CABCDE #management
DEMYELINATING DISEASES OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

What Are Demyelinating Diseases?
• Conditions that damage myelin, the protective
Potentials/OCT: Assess ... - Symptom management ... spasticity, gait, bladder ... Optic nerves, spinal ... sensory changes, bladder
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
PROBE - Bipolar spiral ... tissue grasp and compression ... polyp removal via cold ... mucosa Stricture Management ... ultra-thin, motorized spiral