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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Weakness

- Dr. Tom Fadial @thame 

#Weakness #Algorithm #Evaluation #Diagnosis #Differential #Neurology
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Weakness ... Fadial @thame #Weakness ... #Algorithm #Evaluation ... #Differential #Neurology
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... Neuromuscular Disorders ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Testing (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Restrictive ... neuromuscular disorders ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... and Management Algorithm ... asymmetry • Arm weakness ... Stroke #Management #Algorithm ... #differential #neurology
Causes of Peripheral Weakness - With and Without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
With Sensory Changes:
of Peripheral Weakness ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neuromuscular Junction ... #Sensory #Neurology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
of Peripheral Weakness ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neuromuscular Junction ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... SIGNS: • Muscle weakness ... transport, renal function ... Gastrointestinal function ... Pathophysiology #Nephrology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Tests in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... - Vomiting, NG suction ... Neuromuscular weakness ... #AcidBase #disorders ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... Non-neuromuscular disorder ... Neuromuscular Junction ... • Inflammatory disorders ... Differential #Diagnosis #neurology