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Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
CIDP, chronic inflammatory ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Causes of Orthopnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

 • Fear and Anxiety
 • Pleural Effusion
 • Ascites
- Differential Diagnosis ... neuropathy, GBS, CIDP ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Etiologies of Peripheral Neuropathy
 • Metabolic / Nutritional: DiabetesB12 deficiency, Uremia/ESRD, Hypothyroidism
 • Medication-induced: ART, Antibiotics,
Inflammatory/AI: CIDP ... #differential #diagnosis
Shoulder Examination

Step 1 Inspection
Step 2 Palpation (ABCs)
Step 3 Range of Motion and Strength (SITS)
Step 4 Provocative
Examination Step 1 ... #Examination #PhysicalExam ... #diagnosis #checklist
Unsteady Gait in CIDP

Another cause of frequent falls and unsteady gait. Ankle instability due to ankle
Unsteady Gait in CIDP ... impairment in CIDP ... Unsteady #Gait #CIDP ... video #neurology #physicalexam
Grades of Pitting Edema

 0+ No pitting edema 
 1+ Mild pitting edema. 2 mm depression
pitting edema 1+ ... last more than 1 ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Argyll Robertson Pupil
Definition:
 - Irregular and small (1-2mm) pupil
 - Light-near dissociation (accommodation remains intact)
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Irregular and small (1- ... Pupil #neurology #diagnosis ... ophthalmology #physicalexam
Kernig's and Brudzinski's Signs- Physical Exam Diagnostic Accuracy in Meningitis

#Diagnosis #PhysicalExam #Meningitis #Sensitivity #Accuracy #Kernigs #Brudzinskis
Physical Exam Diagnostic ... Meningitis #Diagnosis ... #PhysicalExam #
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Summary Acute AIDP ... Epidemiology: • 1- ... Guillain-Barre Diagnosis ... main variants: (1) ... Barre #Syndrome #diagnosis
The Febrile Child - some diagnostic clues to evaluating the febrile child.

#Febrile #Fever #Evaluation #Assessment #Signs
Febrile Child - some diagnostic ... Signs #Symptoms #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Peds