Category Archives: Neurology
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Neurological Prognosis After Cardiac Arrest
Leave a commentAugust 29, 2017 by Casey Carr
By: Casey Carr The Question: What are accurate predictors of neurologic recovery in comatose patients after cardiac arrest who have …
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The Role of Head CT in the Diagnosis of Bacterial Meningitis
Leave a commentAugust 22, 2017 by Casey Carr
To CT or Not to CT – That is the Question By: Hai Le, MS4 Case Presentation Mr. X is …
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Spinal Shock vs Neurogenic Shock
Leave a commentAugust 15, 2017 by jtreb
Chalkie Studebaker is a 45yo male s/p motorcycle crash. He comes to your ED via EMS. Upon arrival, patient is …
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Medical Minute Recap: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Leave a commentNovember 5, 2015 by dailybolusoflr
By Sharon Bord, MDWhat is it? Formerly known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Common neuropathic pain condition Arises from trauma of …
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Medical Minute Recap: Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury (BCVI)
Leave a commentNovember 3, 2015 by dailybolusoflr
By: Shaughn Keating, MD Incidence ~1 of 1,000 (0.1%) patients hospitalized for trauma in the United States Up to 1% …
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What’s the Evidence? Corticosteroids for Migraine
Leave a commentSeptember 17, 2015 by dailybolusoflr
By Casey Carr, MD Summary: Evidence suggests that corticosteroids, specifically dexamethasone, is not an effective drug for migraine termination. However, …
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Medical Minute: Pneumorrhachis
Leave a commentJuly 23, 2015 by dailybolusoflr
By Michael Ehmann, MD MPH MS Images courtesy of Michael Ehmann, MD I. Definition a. Air within the spinal canal b. …
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