5 results
Causes of Falls in the Elderly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
- Intrinsic Factors - 
Presyncope / Syncope
Causes of Falls ... the Elderly - Differential ... Balance • Gait Abnormalities ... Polypharmacy - esp. > 4 medications ... #Elderly #Geriatrics
Pediatric Acute Abdominal Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Generalized/Migratory:
 • Intussusception
 • Gastroenteritis
 • Viral Illness
 •
Pediatric Acute ... Abdominal Pain - ... • Infantile Colic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
PINCH ME Mnemonic for Causes of Delirium

Delirium is characterized by acute onset, transient confusion or change
ME Mnemonic for Causes ... P - Pain I - Infection ... Hydration M - Medications ... Encephalopathy #Delirium #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
: Joint pain, limited ... of motion, gait abnormalities ... Contributing Factors • Medications ... #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Evaluation #Geriatrics
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Differential Diagnosis ... Acute Injuries: Falls ... withdrawal • Medication ... cardiovascular causes ... Elderly #Neurology #Geriatrics