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Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver ... affected ear #Dix ... #Hallpike #DixHallpike ... Maneuver #BPPV #Instructions ... #Diagnosis #neurology
Instructions on how to perform the swinging light test to detect a relative afferent pupillary defect.

http://www.cmaj.ca/content/early/2015/01/05/cmaj.140685

Normal
Instructions on ... Instructions on ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Ophthalmology ... #Light #Test #Instructions
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV (Animated)

The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver ... for the Diagnosis ... Animated) The Dix–Hallpike ... But a downbeat nystagmus ... DixHallpike #Maneuver
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV
The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic maneuver
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver ... for the Diagnosis ... of BPPV The Dix–Hallpike ... But a downbeat nystagmus ... DixHallpike #Maneuver
Anisocoria Evaluation Flow Chart - Differential Diagnosis
1. Check pupillary reaction to light 
2. Measure pupil size.
- Differential Diagnosis ... in bright and dim ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Ophthalmology
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
- Differential Diagnosis ... Ketamine - Dim ... #differential #diagnosis ... #ophthalmology
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
artery aneurysms Diagnosis ... syndrome (Clinical Dx ... ) Differential Diagnosis ... inhibitors • Uveitis- Ophthalmology ... Behcet #Syndrome #diagnosis
Floaters - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Vitreous Floaters:
• Microscopic collagen fibers within the vitreous that tend to clump
- Differential Diagnosis ... eye Flashes DDX ... attacks Floaters DDX ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Ocular #ophthalmology
Assessment of Chest Tube Drains
Stepwise assessment of Chest Tube Function
TUBE POSITIONING
 • Look at the CXR:
Are all six of the ... used to clear obstructions ... ChestTube #Drains #Diagnosis
Dynamic CT Myelograms can help identify the source of spinal CSF Leaks. 
1. Place a sponge
Look for dip in ... CSFLeak #Procedure #Instructions ... #Spinal #Diagnosis