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Tag: neuro
Morning Report: 3/25/2014
Thanks to Dr. Ting for today’s Morning Report! Chronic SCI Complications of chronic SCI – DVT/PE – Decubitus ulcers – Pneumonia (even down to thoracic levels although only C3-5 controls the diaphragm due to impaired cough reflex) – …
EM-CCM Conference: January 2014
EM-CCM Conference: January 2014 Presented by Dr. LoCascio Summary by Dr. Grock The Case: 67 yo F pmhx ESRD on HD, HTN with slurred speech and Left sided weakness starting at 19:30. H&P and work-up significant for BP 208/95,…
Another “worst headache of my life”?
In the evaluation of SAH in the ED, does everyone with a negative head CT require subsequent LP? On 1/29/14!, we’ll review Perry’s study in BMJ on CT performed within 6 hours of headache onset. Practice-changing? Peruse and decide. Enjoy!…
Morning Report: 11/8/2013
Here’s Dr. DiMare with today’s Morning Report! Post Traumatic Seizure (PTS) Seizure after mild to moderate trauma: – 1.5 to 15% of patients – Are due to focal, structural changes as a result of injury – “Early” –…
Morning Report: 11/1/2013
Today’s Morning Report is presented by Dr. Brown! Recommendations for Management of First-time Seizure and Status Epilepticus 1. Are we mandated to report to DMV? – no, but other states (CA, DE, NV, NJ, PA) have mandatory reporting laws.…
Morning Report: 9/6/2013
Thanks to Dr. Bradby for today’s Morning Report! Stroke in Sickle Cell Disease Neurological and Hematological Emergency 24% of sickle cell disease patients have a stroke by the age of 45 years these people have an increased risk of…
Morning Report: 8/22/2013
Here’s Dr. Adal with today’s Morning Report! Differential diagnosis for generalized weakness Neuromuscular (UMN and LMN) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Degeneration of the motor neuron Botulism: Toxin prevents release of Ach at neuromuscular junction Ciguatoxin: Toxin causes cell…