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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Seizures The management ... and bag-valve mask ... continuous vital sign ... Pharmacologic treatment
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
/Edrophonium test ... - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign 2. ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
• Or brainstem syndromes ... • Lhermitte’s sign ... Multiple Sclerosis Treatment ... sclerosis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
10-33% develop MS ... • Bilateral signs ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... In both SK and AK ... for Refeeding Syndrome ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #treatment
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
Sjogren's Syndrome ... Xerotrachea • NSIP: Pleural ... phenomenon (16%) MSK ... Adenocarcinoma Treatment ... Rheumatology #Diagnosis #Management
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Diagnosis and Management ... sex • Metabolic syndrome ... double contour sign ... Dual-energy CT → MSU ... +Radiographic signs