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Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
(seizure, dizziness ... Ask about precipitating ... symptoms, post-ictal confusion ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential #Algorithm
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
Differential Diagnosis ... symptoms (HA, nausea ... , confusion, seizures ... #EM #IM #Nephro ... #Differential #Algorithm
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
• Finger deformity ... caused by disruption ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
dislocation, due to EDS ... Discharge with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Soft Tissue Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Septic
 • Septic Bursitis
 • Necrotizing Fasciitis
 • Septic
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Septic ... SoftTissue #Lesions #MSK ... #Algorithm #Orthopedics ... #Causes
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
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Bone Deformity / ... Algorithm Infection ... #Limp #MSK #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Orthopedics #Causes