FFS: Transverse myelitis
Transverse myelitis is a rare neuro-inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord causing motor, sensory, and autonomic dysfunction. Urgent MRI is essential.
FFS: Trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a painful cranial nerve disorder causing brief, intense facial pain. Diagnosis is clinical, with MRI to exclude secondary causes
Wernicke encephalopathy
Wernicke encephalopathy is an acute, reversible encephalopathy caused by thiamine deficiency, classically presenting with ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and confusion.
FFS: Vestibular Neuronitis
Vestibular neuronitis causes acute peripheral vertigo. Corticosteroids improve recovery. Differentiation from central causes is key in ED.
FFS: BPPV
Vestibular migraine presents as episodic vertigo with or without headache. Diagnosis is clinical and often made by a neurologist after excluding other causes
FFS: Vestibular migraine
Vestibular migraine presents as episodic vertigo with or without headache. Diagnosis is clinical and often made by a neurologist after excluding other causes
FFS: Horner Syndrome
Horner syndrome is a neurological disorder caused by disruption to sympathetic innervation to the eye, presenting with ptosis, miosis, and anhidrosis
CT Case 101
A 46-year-old female presents with left iliac fossa pain and fevers. She has a previous history of stage IV endometriosis
Haemorrhage Volume Estimation
ABC/2 is a rapid, validated bedside formula to estimate ICH volume using CT dimensions; useful for prognostication and trial enrolment
Intracerebral Haemorrhage Score
The Intracerebral Haemorrhage (ICH) Score is a prognostic scoring system for predicting mortality among patients with spontaneous ICH.
FFS: Cerebral haemorrhage
Cerebral haemorrhage is a severe form of stroke with high mortality. Timely imaging, diagnosis, reversal of anticoagulation, and specialist referral are critical.
Post-obstructive diuresis
Post-obstructive diuresis is a polyuric state in which large amounts of sodium and water are eliminated after the relief of a urinary tract obstruction.