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What's in a Tap: CSF Analysis

Normal vs Bacterial vs Viral vs SAH
 - Opening Pressure
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in a Tap: CSF Analysis ... Cerebrospinal #CSF #Fluid ... #Analysis #Interpretation ... #Meningitis #Comparison ... #Table #Neurology
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Causes of Dizziness ... - Vertigo - Differential ... Bone Fracture Central ... Infection • Meningitis ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
may be present Central ... : • Attacks: Gradual ... with vascular causes ... Vertigo #Algorithm #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
- Differential ... Coltivirus Symptoms ... influenzae Symptoms ... CSF Analysis: ... #diagnosis #neurology
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
and bacterial meningitis ... Pseudoseizures #GrandMal ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Comparison
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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lyme • Altered mental ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... infection (e.g., meningitis ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #neurology ... #PHANTOMS #mnemonic
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Peripheral and Central ... VERTIGO • Onset: Gradual ... with vascular causes ... findings #signs #symptoms ... #comparison #neurology
Classification of Diabetes Insipidus

Central or neurogenic diabetes insipidus:
 - Congenital - Structural malformations affecting the hypothalamus
Diabetes Insipidus Central ... Infection (e.g., meningitis ... uropathy, Metabolic causes ... Classification #Types #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis #Differential
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Management Summary Causes ... : • Triad of symptoms ... Dialysis for severe ... #treatment #nephrology
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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in HIV / AIDS - Differential ... Tuberculous Meningitis ... Demyelinating disease caused ... Cryptococcal Meningitis ... InfectiousDiseases #Neurology