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Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
not consistent from ... caused by a toxic ... Classification #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Comparison
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Algorithm Unprovoked ... Hypomagnesemia, Hypocalcemia ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
Aside from the brain ... epilepticus may cause ... aspiration, hyperkalemia ... #Management #Neurology ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Collateral history from ... of additional symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Seizure ... #management #Neurology
Causes of Secondary / Provoked Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Febrile
Infection
 • Sepsis
 • Encephalitis
 • Meningitis
Metabolic
Causes of Secondary ... / Provoked Seizures ... Hyperglycemia • Hypocalcemia ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis ... distinguishing syncope from ... other causes (seizure ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential #Algorithm
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm
Acidosis
 - RTA
 - Diarrhea
pH Normal 
 1. Decreased Mg 
 2. Intracellular Shift
Hypokalemia Differential ... Algorithm Acidosis ... kidney_boy (adapted from ... #Diagnosis #Causes ... #Workup #Nephrology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... last anywhere from ... with vascular causes ... No auditory symptoms ... Long symptom-free
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift
 • Recovery From DKA
 • Refeeding Syndrome
 • Acute Respiratory
- Differential Diagnosis ... Shift • Recovery From ... Alkalosis • Hypokalemia ... #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... kidney K wasting from ... other causes. ... suggests extra-renal causes ... #diagnosis #Algorithm