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Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Posterior Reversible ... Reversible course Differential ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... count in the CSF should ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Uterotonic Medications 
 - Should be given concomitantly with uterine massage
 - Multiple medication options which
Uterotonic Medications ... - Should be given ... massage - Multiple medication ... muscle tone #Management ... Postpartum #Hemorrhage #Medications
Dystocia Maneuvers
1. McRoberts: hyperflexion/adduction of both hips (knees against lateral abdomen) - requires an assistant at
pressure directed posteriorly ... rotate anterior shoulder ... back to rotate posterior ... shoulder in opposite ... obstetrics #obgyn #management
Unilateral Fixed Dilated Pupil - Differential Diagnosis Framework
If Altered Mental Status - Consider Oculomotor (3rd cranial
Dilated Pupil - Differential ... SAH, tumor • Posterior ... : • Trauma • Medication ... Dilated #Pupil #differential
Differential Diagnosis of Pericardial Effusion

Trauma
Pericarditis
Recent MI
Autoimmune 
Neoplastic 
Endocrine/Metabolic 
Venous Congestion 
Medications 

- Dr. Tom Fadial https://twitter.com/thame

#Pericardial
Differential Diagnosis ... Venous Congestion Medications ... Pericardial #Effusion #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Management
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential ... Antipsychotic medications ... AntichoIinergic medications ... Horner's syndrome, Posterior ... Mydriasis #Miosis #differential
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Each class of medications ... risks, and therapy should ... table #comparison #management ... #medications #diabetes
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
dislocations (posterior ... shoulder - AC), ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management
Dizziness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"Tell me what you mean by dizzy without using the word dizzy."
Vertigo:
Dizziness - Differential ... Visual Impairment, Medications ... Syphilis, Cerebellar/Posterior ... Dizziness #dizzy #Differential
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Shoulder ... with rotation • Posterior ... flexed • Types: Posterior ... Hip #Diagnosis #Management