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Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Approach to Headaches ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... PHANTOMS): • Pattern ... CNS infection (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
An Approach to Acute Dyspnea - Diagnostic Framework

From the HPI, PMH, vitals, focused physical exam (e.g.
physical exam (e.g ... one of 8 basic patterns ... Acute #Workup #Algorithm
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... additional symptoms (eg ... light-headedness, headache ... Postictal state #Algorithm
Headaches Overview - Primary vs Secondary Headaches

What’s the Core Difference?
 • Primary headache = headache is
• Vascular (e.g ... • Infection (e.g ... • Neurologic (e.g ... • Chemical (e.g ... (>50 years) P Pattern
Malignant Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Suggestive of Malignancy: Inhomogenous Density, Delay in CT Contrast Washout
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Releasing Carcinoma (e.g ... Other Source (e.g ... Hypertension, Headache ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Emergent Causes of Headache and Associated Risk Factors
Carbon monoxide poisoning
 - Breathing in enclosed or confined
Emergent Causes of Headache ... usual or customary headache ... patterns - History ... severe pain; "worst headache ... examination #headache
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm ... potassium and ECG ... morphology, "Sine wave" pattems ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
characterized by: • Headache ... mental status • Headache ... Imaging Patterns ... • EEG: With persistent
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ICU-card
«ICU, Formulas & Drugs»
HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS
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Hypovolemic shock
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Cardiogenic shock
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Septic shock
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Cardiac Tamponade
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» HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS ... CI/BVI Blood Flow ... Tension 96-99 #ICUcard
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
Vasomotor" symptoms — Headache ... • Thrombosis (e.g ... ET-associated mutation (e.g ... thrombocytosis (e.g ... • Treatment algorithms