Wernickes encephalopthy Flashcards
1
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features of wernickes ?
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nystagmus opthalmopplegia ataxia confusion, altered GCS peripheral sensory neuropathy
2
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investigations for wernickes ?
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decreased red cell transketoplase
3
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treatment for wernicke’s encephalopathy ?
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urgent thiamine replacement
4
Q
describe the relationship between wenches encephalopathy and korsakoffs syndrome.
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if wernickes isn’t treated then it can develop into korsakoffs syndrome
features include antero - retrograde amnesia and confabulation as well as the features of wernickes
