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Tongue Fasciculations and atrophy of the tongue as a sign of bulbar denervation. It is a
Tongue Fasciculations ... and atrophy of ... the tongue as a ... sign of bulbar denervation ... Fasciculations #atrophy
Bronchiolitis Management

When to admit: 
- Any history of apnoea 
- Persistant sats < 92% 
- Inadequate
Bronchiolitis Management ... (<50% normal) Signs ... Bronchiolitis #Management ... diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
muscles, muscle atrophy ... progressive muscular atrophy ... loss of muscle (atrophy ... fasciculations) • BULBAR: Tongue ... neurology #diagnosis #management
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
- Hippocampal atrophy ... (parkinsonian signs ... component - Frontal atrophy ... Workup #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Pediatric SVT - ... Management Algorithm ... Signs of shock or ... #tachycardia #Management ... Algorithm #peds #Pediatric
PECARN Head CT Decision Aid

The Head CT Choice decision aid was developed in Rochester, Minnesota. Full
observation, and signs ... (Figure 2) #Management ... PatientInfo #Peds #Pediatrics
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)
 • Introduction
 • Classification
 • Pathophysiology of TAPVR
 • Presentation
Classic “snowman sign ... Pre-Operative Management ... Post-Operative Management ... TAPVR #diagnosis #management ... cardiology #peds #pediatrics
Scarf Sign (Normal) on Physical Exam

The scarf sign is used to assess developmental age and muscle
Scarf Sign (Normal ... Exam The scarf sign ... age and muscle tone ... hypotonic #peds #pediatrics ... #tone #normal
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
Infection (UTI) • Atrophic ... Contraction - Signs ... DIAPPERS #Mnemonic #Geriatrics
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... decreased muscle tone ... Influenza, EBV, Dengue ... Loss of muscle (atrophy