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Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Causes: • Idiopathic ... other secondary causes ... leading to myenteric plexus ... suggest cancer as a cause ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management
Brachial Plexus - Distal Nerve Innervation

#Anatomy #Brachial #Plexus #Distal #Nerve #Innervation #Distribution #Branches
Brachial Plexus ... Anatomy #Brachial #Plexus
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Nerve Blocks in Emergency Medicine: Superficial Cervical Plexus Nerve Block
Uses in the Emergency Department:
Superficial Cervical Plexus ... Nerve Block Uses ... placement #cervical #plexus
Causes of Orthopnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

 • Fear and Anxiety
 • Pleural Effusion
 • Ascites
Causes of Orthopnea ... lesion: Brachial plexus ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes
The nerve supply to the upper limb is almost entirely supplied by the brachial plexus; a
by the brachial plexus ... of the brachial plexus ... Diagram #Brachial #Plexus
Drugs Causing Acute Pancreatitis

Class Ia: The medications in which there was a rechallenge and other causes
rechallenge and other causes ... out other common causes ... Class II: Cases ... and atleast4 case ... #Pancreatitis #Causes
Brachial Plexus Lesions - Localization and Presentation

Erb palsy ("waiter's tip"), 
Klumpke palsy, 
Thoracic outlet syndrome, Winged
Brachial Plexus ... #Brachial #Plexus
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Nerve Blocks in Emergency Medicine: Interscalene Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Uses in the Emergency Department:
Interscalene Brachial Plexus ... Nerve Block Uses ... interscalene #brachial #plexus
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) - Pathway of Flow
1) CSF is produced and secreted by the choroid plexus
by the choroid plexus ... ventricle 3) Choroid plexus ... ventricle 5) Choroid plexus
Causes of Erythema Nodosum - Mnemonic

NO cause found in 60% of cases
Drugs (antibiotics e.g., sulfonamides, amoxicillin)
Oral
Causes of Erythema ... Mnemonic NO cause ... found in 60% of cases ... Nodosum #Mnemonic #Causes