Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
a rise in heart rate >30 beats/min or by a heart rate >120 beats/min
within 10 minutes of being in the upright position
Small fiber neuropathy that impacts sudomotor nerves
High levels of norepinephrine when standing
POTS s/s
2+ of the...
✓ Avoid beta-blockers (causes more frequent episodes)
What causes Strep Pharyngitis?
✓ caused by group A streptococcus bacteria, treated by antibiotics
(PCN, Amoxicillin for peds); can be viral or bacterial
Strep Pharyngitis DX
✓ "Rapid strep" antigen testing\nThroat culture
Latex agglutination
epidural hematoma assessment findings
✓ 1. CNIII palsy
2. Lucid interval that progresses to rapid deterioration into unconscious
3. biconvex disk on CT
UTI causes
✓ E. coli, Staphylococcus saprophyticus (young women)
Bacteria in digestive tract cling to opening of urethra
UTI s/s
Master01 | October, 2024/2025 | Latest update
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