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Diazepam – Mechanism of Action
Dosage Forms & Strengths tablet: Schedule IV 2mg 5mg 10mg oral solution: Schedule IV 1mg/1mL 5mg/mL rectal gel (Diastat Acudial): Schedule IV 2.5mg/0.5mL 10mg/2mL 20mg/4mL injectable solution: Schedule IV 5mg/mL intramuscular device: Schedule IV 5mg/mL intranasal spray (Valtoco): Schedule IV 5mg/0.1mL 7.5mg/0.1mL 10mg/0.1mL MORE… Anxiety Indicated for management of anxiety disorders or for short-term […]
What is a seizure؟
Evaluation and management of the first seizure in adults ●Goals of evaluation The primary objectives of the medical evaluation of the first seizure are to establish whether the event was a seizure, and if so, whether it resulted from a correctable systemic process or whether the patient is at risk for developing further unprovoked […]
Having a lumbar puncture
Indications and contraindications ●Indications In children, primary emergency indications for lumbar puncture (LP) consist of the diagnosis of central nervous system (CNS) infection or, less commonly, subarachnoid hemorrhage. LP is also used for diagnostic testing (eg, suspicion for idiopathic intracranial hypertension, Guillain-Barré, juvenile multiple sclerosis, or metabolic disease), administration of intrathecal medications, and spinal anesthesia. […]
Myocarditis & Pericarditis (Myopericarditis Explained)
Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of myocarditis in adults ●When to suspect myocarditis Myocarditis should be suspected in patients with or without cardiac signs and symptoms. who present with a rise in cardiac biomarker levels, change in electrocardiogram (ECG) suggestive of acute myocardial injury, arrhythmia, or abnormalities of ventricular systolic function, particularly if these clinical findings […]
Neurologic Examination: Reflexes
REFLEX EXAMINATION Relaxation is critical during the reflex examination. Tendon reflexes are difficult to elicit when patients tense the muscles being tested. It is helpful to distract patients by engaging them in conversation while testing their reflexes. Tendon reflexes — The biceps, triceps, brachioradialis, knee (patellar), and ankle (Achilles) reflexes are the ones commonly tested. The joint […]
