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Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Focal: Simple, Complex ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #neurology
Causes of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Acute increase
Causes of Acute ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... antibodies • Immune-complex ... #KidneyInjury #Nephrology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Epilepticus - Management ... seizures without complete ... Epilepticus #seizures #management ... #treatment #algorithm ... peds #pediatrics #neurology
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... homeostasis is complex ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Pathophysiology ... #Nephrology #Chloride
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
three primary pathophysiologic ... causes differentiated ... immunofluorescence Immune Complex ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
Sympathetic • Complex ... Pain #Mechanisms #Neurology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
Physical exam (complete ... Evaluate underlying cause ... Ruled out other causes ... workup #diagnosis #checklist ... #neurology
Complex Perianal Fistulas and Crohn's Disease - Management Algorithm
Factors for Operative Strategy
  • Fistula Classification
Complex Perianal ... Crohn's Disease - Management ... Algorithm Factors ... Strategy • Fistula Classification ... #management
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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Diagnosis and Management ... extrapulmonary cases ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology ... Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex ... TB #Diagnosis #Management
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Stable Narrow-Complex ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... Tachycardia #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm