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Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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- Differential ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... and signs (e.g. ... , fever, myalgia ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #neurology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... without an obvious cause ... signs or symptoms ... #differential # ... diagnosis #neurology
Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
assessment - Vital signs ... - CBC with differential ... presentation in winter ... Acute/severe headache ... of infection (fever
Neurological Manifestations of Tuberculosis
Spinal Arachnoiditis & Polyradiculopathy:
 • Subacute onset of limb weakness, bladder/bowel dysfunction, muscle
symptoms, fever ... • Papilledema, headache ... • Caused by immune ... Tuberculosis #diagnosis #differential ... #TB #neurology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Enteroviruses (e.g ... Coltivirus Symptoms ... • Fever • Nuchal ... Acute meningeal signs ... (fever, nuchal
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
13 Dangerous Causes ... CNS infection: fever ... thrombophilia, neurologic ... signs/symptoms ... Dangerous #Deadly #Differential
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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in HIV / AIDS - Differential ... : Fever, headache ... : Fever, headache ... Demyelinating disease caused ... CNS #Infections #differential
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Actively maintained fever ... CAUSES OF HYPERTHERMIA ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... #Hyperthermia #Differential
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Infections in HIV - Differential ... • CT: Halo sign ... cough, myalgias, headache ... Constitutional symptoms ... , headache, non-productive
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
Signs and Symptoms ... stroke • Severe nausea ... • Fever - Febrile ... #signs #symptoms ... #clues #differential