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Algorithm for the differentiation between simple and complex febrile seizures. Guidelines for evaluation of each. #Diagnosis
#Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Neuro #Peds ... FebrileSeizure #Fever ... #Seizure #Algorithm ... #Workup #Simple
Causes of Provoked Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - "DIMS" Mnemonic
Drugs:
 • Drug overdose
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm - "DIMS ... " Mnemonic Drugs ... Hypocalcemia • Hyponatremia ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Diagnostic Approach to Hyponatremia
Box A:
 • Normo/hyperosmolar Hyponatremia: Glucose, Mannitol, Glycine, Contrast media, Maltose
 • Pseudohyponatremia:
Diagnostic Approach ... 8, Somnolence, Seizures ... , Confusion Box ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup
Algorithm for the Workup of Febrile Seizure

Dr. Tom Fadial https://twitter.com/thame

#Febrile #Seizure #Algorithm #Workup #Fever #Neurology #Emergency
Algorithm for the ... Seizure Dr. ... #Algorithm #Workup ... #Fever #Neurology ... #Emergency #Diagnosis
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Hypernatremia Diagnosis ... and Workup Step ... - burns - fevers ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Algorithm Red ... and signs (e.g., fever ... , myalgia), seizures ... #Algorithm #neurology ... #PHANTOMS #mnemonic
SNOOP Mnemonic for Headache Red Flags 🚩

S	Systemic symptoms or disease - Fever, weight loss, HIV/cancer
N	Neurologic symptoms
SNOOP Mnemonic for ... symptoms or disease - Fever ... consciousness, confusion ... exercise #SNOOP #Mnemonic ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Headaches Overview - Primary vs Secondary Headaches

What’s the Core Difference?
 • Primary headache = headache is
Use the mnemonic ... – Use the mnemonic ... Neurologic (e.g., seizures ... + fever, confusion ... #Diagnosis
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
Either lethargy, confusion ... agitation) • Seizures ... Generalized > focal) • Headache ... Immunomodulatory meds ... #Neurology
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... • Symptoms: Fever ... , headache, neck ... • Symptoms: Fever ... InfectiousDiseases #Neurology