Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Uveitis - Definition, Causes and SUN Classification

Inflammation of the iris, ciliary body, vitreous, retina and/or choroid
Incidence
- Definition, Causes ... Inflammation of the iris ... body, vitreous, retina ... blindness, linked to macular ... secondary glaucoma and retinal
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 β€’ an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
More likely to cause ... Symptomatic treatment Of ocular ... and mild generalized ... glucocorticoids - can cause ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
aggressive treatment of generalized ... epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 β€’ Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
responsible for most cases ... Symmetric macular ... ; Alopecia β€’ Renal ... Headache, meningitis, ocular ... stages #diagnosis #management
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
infusion syndrome (PRIS ... , bradycardia. renal ... it should not cause ... dissociative drug, it causes ... CriticalCare #diagnosis #management
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Management of Hyponatremia ... SIADH β€” look for cause ... hourly β€’ Identify Cause ... #Hyponatremia #Management ... #algorithm #treatment
Treatment algorithm for malignancy-associated hypercalcemia.
Hypercalcemia
 - Renal Failure β†’ Dialysis with low Ca++ bath
Aggressive IV hydration
Treatment algorithm ... Hypercalcemia - Renal ... Calcitonin Refractory Cases ... hypercalcemia #Treatment #algorithm ... #management #endocrinology
Post-Transplant Diarrhea - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Post-transplant diarrhea (β‰₯ 3 loose or liquid stools per day)
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Post-transplant ... Malabsorption workup in case ... #Algorithm #nephrology ... #renal #kidney