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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Weakness

- Dr. Tom Fadial @thame 

#Weakness #Algorithm #Evaluation #Diagnosis #Differential #Neurology
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Weakness ... Tom Fadial @thame ... #Weakness #Algorithm ... #Differential #Neurology
Causes of Facial Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Forehead Sparing = Central cause
  - Most commonly
Weakness - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Weakness #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #neurology
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
and Management Algorithm ... vision loss • Facial ... asymmetry • Arm weakness ... Stroke #Management #Algorithm ... #differential #neurology
Causes of Peripheral Weakness - With and Without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
With Sensory Changes:
of Peripheral Weakness ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neuromuscular Junction ... #Sensory #Neurology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Peripheral Weakness with Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Radiculopathy:
 • Disc
 • Spondylosis
 •
of Peripheral Weakness ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Peroneal • Radial ... #Peripheral #Weakness ... #Sensory #Neurology
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
of Peripheral Weakness ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neuromuscular Junction ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hemiplegia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cerebral Hemisphere (Contralateral motor cortex)
 • Aphasia
 • Apraxia
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Findings: ipsilateral facial ... contralateral to weakness ... ipsilateral to weakness ... #Hemiplegia #Neurology
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... SIGNS: • Muscle weakness ... transport, renal function ... Gastrointestinal function ... Pathophysiology #Nephrology
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
An Algorithm for ... active seizures is algorithmic ... The focus is on ... Tom Fadial https ... Management #Emergency #Neurology
Types of Facial Paralysis - Peripheral vs Central Lesions

Facial weakness or paralysis may result either from
Types of Facial ... Central Lesions Facial ... weakness or paralysis ... face continues to function ... #Bells #Palsy #Neurology