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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... clenched; legs extended ... clenched; legs extended ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Alexia Without Agraphia
Alexia without agraphia is a disconnection syndrome where patients cannot read but can write.
disconnection syndrome ... occipital lobe that extends ... Agraphia #clinical #neurology
Central Cord Syndromes
 - Anterior Cord Syndrome
 - Central Cord Syndrome
 - Brown Sequard Syndrome

#CentralCord #Syndromes
Central Cord Syndromes ... Anterior Cord Syndrome ... - Central Cord Syndrome ... Brown Sequard Syndrome ... #BrownSequard #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
Glomerular Diseases - Nephritic and Nephrotic Syndromes

Nephritic syndrome:
 - Acute poststreptococcal 
glomerulonephritis 
 - Rapidly progressive
and Nephrotic Syndromes ... Nephritic syndrome ... Nephrotic syndrome ... Classification #Nephrology ... Recommended Text: Nephrology
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting, NGT
, Gitelman Syndrome ... Volume Expanded ... GRA, Cushing's syndrome ... , Liddle syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #nephrology
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted - 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting,
, Gitelman Syndrome ... Volume Expanded ... GRA, Cushing's syndrome ... , Liddle syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Nephrology
Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (eFAST) Exam - POCUS Assessment Protocol

Infographic by Dr. Jonny
Extended Focused ... #Exam #POCUS #Extended
Nephritic vs Nephrotic Syndrome

Step 1: If the patient has hematuria and/or proteinuria, think about nephrotic/nephritic syndromes.
Step
Nephritic vs Nephrotic Syndrome ... nephrotic/nephritic syndromes ... Nephritic #Nephrotic #Syndrome ... Comparison #Algorithm #Nephrology
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