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Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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intervertebral disc disease ... symptoms, motor abnormalities ... Straight Leg Raise Test ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms
Emergent Causes of Headache and Associated Risk Factors
Carbon monoxide poisoning
 - Breathing in enclosed or confined
Emergent Causes ... brain or skull abnormalities ... vasoconstriction syndrome ... headache #redflags #signs ... #diagnosis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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pulmonary and renal abnormalities ... well as inner ear ... purpura: strong sign ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... #rheumatology #classification
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Mutism Pathophysiology ... Possible responses to pain ... • Examine for signs ... If ok with ICU team ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam