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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Varies • No neurologic ... Positive Hallpike test ... or supine roll test ... #Algorithm #differential
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
An Algorithm for ... Patients should ... Pharmacologic treatment ... The focus is on ... Management #Emergency #Neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... In short, best outcomes ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... diagnosis and treatment ... initial screening test ... should be TS and ... hemochromatosis #algorithm
Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
to the patient should ... focus on supportive ... death evaluation should ... brain activity on neurologic ... BrainDeath #Dead #Algorithm
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
Epley Maneuver for Treatment ... rolls onto his/her shoulder ... paroxysmal #positional #vertigo ... #neurology #instructions
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment ... any nystagmus or vertigo ... any nystagmus or vertigo ... BPPV #positional #vertigo ... #neurology #instructions
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment ... any nystagmus or vertigo ... any nystagmus or vertigo ... BPPV #positional #vertigo ... #neurology #instructions
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
albuminocytologic dissociation ... and sensitive tests ... and cauda equina TREATMENT ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
NMO-IgG (anti-AQP4) should ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... should be ordered ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... diagnosis #management #neurology