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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... clenched; legs extended ... posturing: Arms extended ... clenched; legs extended ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
at 90°, cannot extend ... as the knee is extended ... Pediatrics #Peds #neurology
Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (eFAST) Exam - POCUS Assessment Protocol

Infographic by Dr. Jonny
Extended Focused ... #Exam #POCUS #Extended
Asterixis on Physical Exam

Asterixis, aka liver flap, indicates at least Grade 2 hepatic encephalopathy in a
cannot maintain extended ... hands from the extended ... cirrhosis #flap #neurology
Metoprolol and Carvedilol - Immediate to Extended Release Dose Conversions

Metoprolol 
Immediate (tartrate) -> Extended (succinate) 
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- Immediate to Extended ... (tartrate) -> Extended ... Immediate (IR) -> Extended
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting, NGT
Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential ... Syndrome Volume Expanded ... Metabolic #Alkalosis #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #nephrology
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted - 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting,
Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential ... Syndrome Volume Expanded ... Metabolic #Alkalosis #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Nephrology
SNOOP mnemonic may catch potentially life-threatening headaches
Systemic signs and disorders
Neurologic symptoms
Onset new or changed & patient
and disorders Neurologic ... mnemonic #headaches #Differential ... redflag #dangerous #neurology
stroke

#stroke #neurology #differential  #medstudent #CEM
stroke #stroke #neurology ... #differential
Metformin - First Line Treatment for Diabetes Type 2
• Start with initial dose of 500 mg
tolerated • Consider extended-release ... effects • Try extended-release