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Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... this specific case ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology ... #PhysicalExam
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
result in permanent neurologic ... deficiency - Syrinx ... in deep tendon reflexes ... syndromes #lesions #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
sliding/barcode sign ... pleura in severe cases ... lung sliding COPD ... #differential # ... diagnosis #signs
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
- Differential ... • Symptoms and signs ... Causes: 1. ... reflexes: Areflexia ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
punctuated by frequent sighs ... Occasional sighs ... bronchitis, and COPD ... Breathing #Patterns #Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Most Common Causes ... Nasal polyps and signs ... Physical stigmata of cor ... - BAR >1.0 is abnormal ... #differential #
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Differentials? ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... lung disease (COPD ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology ... Base #Gas #VBG #differential
Bronchiectasis is defined as localized bronchial dilatation.
The diagnosis of bronchiectasis is usually based on a combination
thickening - lack of normal ... The most common cause ... chronic bronchitis, COPD ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... Bronchiectasis #Differential