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Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm ... Upper GI bleed ... , hematemesis, coffee-ground ... Diagnosis #management #Algorithm
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffman's sign means upper ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex ... #Positive #Abnormal
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test downward eye ... Test if patient ... etiology of coma Abnormal ... flexion withdrawal, abnormal ... decortication), abnormal
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
(finger flexor reflex ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... diseases, the reflexes ... #Positive #Abnormal
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A normal plantar ... reflex response ... A positive test, ... associated with an upper ... Babinski #Sign #Reflex
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... specific trep. tests ... first step in the algorithm ... trep antibody) Reflex ... Syphilis #Reverse #Algorithm
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... initial response to abnormal ... *Abnormal USS may ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Orbicularis Reflex in an Alzheimer's Patient on Physical Exam

Alzheimer's is a degenerative, progressive and irreversible disease.
Orbicularis Reflex ... examination is usually normal ... the orbicular reflex ... the Orbicular Reflex ... you strike the upper
Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
weakness - Sign of Upper ... in patient with normal ... 9.2, LR- 0.09 Best ... test characteristics
Pediatric Acute Abdominal Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Generalized/Migratory:
 • Intussusception
 • Gastroenteritis
 • Viral Illness
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Disease Right Upper ... Pneumonia Left Upper ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm