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HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
Vertigo #diagnosis #neurology ... #bppv #comparison ... #table
Ketosis Disorders - Comparison Table
 • Starvation Ketosis
 • Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)
 • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Ketosis Disorders - Comparison ... Table • Starvation ... Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State ... differential #diagnosis #management ... #table
Important Fungal Stains
Mycology Lab:
 • Calcofluor white - Fluorochrome that binds glucans and chitin in fungal
Important Fungal Stains ... analine blue) dye stains ... polysaccharide component ... fungi #fungus #comparison ... #table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... Assess functional status ... physical exam - Key components ... Functional status ... medical and surgical management
Hypernatremia Classification and Features According to Volume Status
 - Hypervolemic hypernatremia - Cushing's syndrome, Primary hyperaldosteronism,
According to Volume Status ... Features #Diagnosis #Comparison ... #Table #Nephrology
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV
The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic maneuver
the Diagnosis of BPPV ... latency, nystagmus starts ... Nystagmus has two component ... In the vertical component ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
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Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV (Animated)

The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic
the Diagnosis of BPPV ... latency, nystagmus starts ... Nystagmus has two component ... In the vertical component ... #neurology #Animated
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Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
Hypercoagulable states ... Blood cultures/serology ... Blood cultures/serology ... #Endocarditis #comparison ... Marantic #diagnosis #table
Dix-HaIlpike Maneuver
 • Turn head to 45° and then rapidly lay patient to a supine position
20° over end of table ... HaIlpike #Maneuver #neurology ... #vertigo #bppv ... #management
Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis - Advantages and Disadvantages 
Peritoneal Dialysis:
 • Access: Abdominal wall insertion of
#Hemodialysis #comparison ... #table #advantages ... disadvantages #nephrology ... #management