4 results
Stridor - Differential Diagnosis Framework:
High-pitched, variable respiratory sound

ETIOLOGIES:
Infectious:
 • Retropharyngeal abscess
 • Acute epiglottitis
 • Peritonsillar
Stridor - Differential ... Mechanical: • Larynx fracture ... inhalation • Tracheal injury ... #diagnosis #causes ... #pulmonary #airway
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
- Differential ... below the site of injury ... compression by fractured ... Causes: 1. ... Vascular/Blockage
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
structural and vascular ... With multiple lower ... monitored for airway ... Pulmonary Contusion ... Most commonly caused
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Recurrent Falls Core ... ) - Spinal cord ... instability (e.g., post-injury ... neglect, postictal confusion ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential