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Management Algorithm for Confusion
- Substrate verification, glucose, oxygen checks
- Toxidrome present
- Focal findings on neurologic examination
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Management Algorithm ... for Confusion ... Focal findings on neurologic ... electrolytes, CXR, ECG ... toxicologic studies) #Confusion
Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
Algorithm showing ... Charcot-Marie-Tooth; EMG ... pressure palsies; NCS ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Evaluation #Differential
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... symptoms and signs (e.g ... brain lesion • CNS ... infection (e.g. ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Clinical Features of Carbon Monoxide Toxicity
CNS - Headache, Visual disturbances, Confusion, Ataxia, Seizure, Syncope, Retinal hemorrhage,
Monoxide Toxicity CNS ... disturbances, Confusion ... hemorrhage, Focal neurologic ... - Chest pain, ECG
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... Enteroviruses (e.g ... in alertness, confusion ... Singh @rav7ks #CNS ... #diagnosis #neurology
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Differential Diagnosis ... subdural hematomas or contusions ... seizures without EEG ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Seizure #Elderly #Neurology
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Cardiac arrhythmias (e.g ... Peripheral neuropathy (e.g ... Joint instability (e.g ... neglect, postictal confusion ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential