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HINTS Exam - Abnormal Test of Skew (Abnormal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
Test of Skew (Abnormal ... cause of vertigo ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Vertigo #Central
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The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... result is positive (abnormal ... cause of AVS. ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS
HINTS Exam - Normal Head Impulse Test = Central Cause

This patient as a normal head impulse
Head Impulse Test ... = Central Cause ... cause of vertigo ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
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Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Gitelman SIGNS ... Cl⁻ with other components ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Pathophysiology #Nephrology
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm ... investigations abnormal ... clinical context and signs ... Differential #Diagnosis #nephrology ... #causes
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
... laboratory tests ... Alzheimer - 1st cause ... Aphaso-apraxo-agnosia syndrome ... (parkinsonian signs ... - 25% genetic component
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Diagnostic algorithm for differentiating vestibular neuritis from stroke in patients with AVS. This sequence of testing
are 2 additional components ... disposition, even if the cause ... CNS, Central nervous ... , Head Impulse Test ... Nystagmus, and Test
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... If abnormal, this ... Central cyanosis ... are observed for signs ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... Incidence: 1 to 2 cases ... peripheral nerve components ... and sensitive tests ... Guillain #Barre #Syndrome