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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
The Neurological Evaluation ... consciousness Differential ... Severe injury/dysfunction ... • Gag reflex ... • Examine for signs
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... or LV dysfunction ... medical and surgical management
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Cord Disorders - Differential ... • Symptoms and signs ... Bowel and bladder dysfunction ... • Abnormal reflexes ... #algorithm
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
bowel or bladder dysfunction ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... are excellent at evaluating ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management