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,LP with elevated HSV encephalitis
RBCs and WBCs - confirm dx via PCR of CSF for
(mostly HSV
lymphocytes)
+ elevated
temperature
+ FND
+ normal CT
EEG shows
repetitive
complexes over
the right
temporal region
,acute onset eye Acute angle closure gluacoma
pain & - tonemetry is next step in
headache magement
+ blurred vision
+ diffuse
redness of
conjunctiva w/
circumcorneal
prominence
+ pupil is
midrange and
nonreactive to
lgiht
Likely dx
, = emergency use of topical
ophthalmic medications to reduce
IOP
===> drugs may include a beta-
blocker, an alpha agonist, and an
agent to produce miosis.
- suggest systemic medication to
Treatment of
decrease IOP, which may include
Acute Angle
oral or intravenous (IV)
Closure
acetazolamide or IV mannitol
GLaucoma
Once the acute attack is
controlled, definitive treatment for
angle-closure glaucoma is a laser
peripheral iridotomy to provide a
small drainage hole through the
iris.
1. wrist splint 2. anti-inflammatory
meds (NSAIDs)
Treatment of
Carpal Tunnel
3. local corticosteroid injection
4. surgical release
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Terms in this set (112)
,LP with elevated HSV encephalitis
RBCs and WBCs - confirm dx via PCR of CSF for
(mostly HSV
lymphocytes)
+ elevated
temperature
+ FND
+ normal CT
EEG shows
repetitive
complexes over
the right
temporal region
,acute onset eye Acute angle closure gluacoma
pain & - tonemetry is next step in
headache magement
+ blurred vision
+ diffuse
redness of
conjunctiva w/
circumcorneal
prominence
+ pupil is
midrange and
nonreactive to
lgiht
Likely dx
, = emergency use of topical
ophthalmic medications to reduce
IOP
===> drugs may include a beta-
blocker, an alpha agonist, and an
agent to produce miosis.
- suggest systemic medication to
Treatment of
decrease IOP, which may include
Acute Angle
oral or intravenous (IV)
Closure
acetazolamide or IV mannitol
GLaucoma
Once the acute attack is
controlled, definitive treatment for
angle-closure glaucoma is a laser
peripheral iridotomy to provide a
small drainage hole through the
iris.
1. wrist splint 2. anti-inflammatory
meds (NSAIDs)
Treatment of
Carpal Tunnel
3. local corticosteroid injection
4. surgical release
