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Syncope in Children

November 21, 2012

Introduction Syncope is defined as a loss of consciousness secondary to decreased cerebral perfusion pressure occurring in brain areas responsible … [Read more...]

Decerebrate Posturing

November 7, 2012

Decerebrate posturing, similar to decorticate posturing, is an ominous physical sign of severe brain injury. … [Read more...]

Rapid Neuro Exam To Assess Brainstem Function

October 1, 2012

Rapid neuro exam assessment can be used When faced with a head trauma or other rapidly deteriorating clinical situation. Experienced clinicians … [Read more...]

Cerebral Edema in Diabetic Ketoacidosis – Part 2

March 23, 2012

Unfortunately for a condition with such serious sequelae, the risk profile of cerebral edema in diabetic ketoacidosis (CEDKA) is lacking. It is … [Read more...]

Cerebral Edema in Diabetic Ketoacidosis – Part 1

February 19, 2012

Cerebral edema in diabetic ketoacidosis (CEDKA) is a life-threatening condition that manifests itself largely in the pediatric population, with 95% of … [Read more...]

Paralyzed Patient Rob Summers Walks Again With Help of Nerve Stimulator

May 19, 2011

Rob Summers was paralyzed from the neck down several years ago after being injured in a hit-and-run accident. However, determined to walk again, he … [Read more...]

Von Recklinghausen Disease (neurofibromatosis type 1)

March 2, 2011

Von Recklinghausen disease is also called neurofibromatosis type 1 and is marked by: Pathophysiology syndrome secondary to genetic defect marked by … [Read more...]

Ilioinguinal Nerve Injury

February 15, 2011

Ilioinguinal nerve injury is the most common nerve iinjury during open inguinal hernia repair. This results in pain, numbness, and paresthesias along … [Read more...]

Denver Screening Criteria for Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury

December 27, 2010

The Denver screening criteria has been developed to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of blunt cerebrovascular injury (i.e., damage to the carotid … [Read more...]

Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve In Inguinal Hernia Repair

December 7, 2010

The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is one of several nerves that may be injured in inguinal hernia repair. Injuries to this nerve cause numbness, … [Read more...]

Wernicke’s Syndrome Classic Clinical Triad

October 25, 2010

Charcot's triad - ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, mental confusion … [Read more...]

Multiple Sclerosis Classic Clinical Triad

September 9, 2010

CNS inflammation, demyelination of CNS, gliosis … [Read more...]

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