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Oncology Algorithm for the Management of Suspected Epidural Spinal Cord Compression (ESCC)

Suspected ESCC: Pain, weakness, numbness/paresthesias,
Oncology Algorithm ... for the Management ... of Suspected Epidural ... paresthesias, bowel/bladder ... #Spinal #Cord #
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
bladder continence ... Herniated disc • Epidural ... abscess • Epidural ... spondylosis • Epidural ... differential #algorithm
Spinal Epidural Abscess - Illness Script
Epidemiology:
 - Patients at risk for bacteremia: IVDU, dental abscess, HD
Spinal Epidural ... endocarditis, epidural ... triad: Fever, spinal ... sensory changes, and bladder ... #diagnosis #management
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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roots of lumbar spine ... disturbance • Bladder ... Mnemonic: • S ... sequestration • epidural ... palpation of the bladder
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Incontinence - Distended bladder ... neuropathy or spinal ... medications • Bladder ... Causes #DIAPPERS #Mnemonic
Canadian C-spine Rule and Mnemonic
HIGH RISK FEATURES:
 - Sixty Five, Fast Drive, Sense Deprive?  Image,
Canadian C-spine ... Rule and Mnemonic ... #Management #Trauma ... Imaging #Clearance #Mnemonic ... #Algorithm
Cannot Intubate, Cannot Oxygenate (CICO) Checklist Mnemonic 

C - Call it and communicate it: 
- Communicate
CICO) Checklist Mnemonic ... patient, make final ... with the scalpel blade ... Intubate #Oxygenate #Mnemonic ... #Management #CriticalCare
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
thoracentesis, paracentesis ... with neuraxial (spinal ... or epidural) anesthesia ... intracranial or spinal ... prostatectomy, bladder