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Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cause - Decreased ... - Gitelman SIGNS ... Hypotension • AMS ... Pathophysiology #Nephrology
The Chvostek sign (/ˈkvɒstɪk/) is a clinical sign of existing nerve hyperexcitability (tetany) seen in hypocalcemia.It
hypocalcemia.It refers to an abnormal ... may also be encountered ... hyperventilation, which causes ... decreased serum ... #Hypocalcemia #PhysicalExam
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
RED FLAGS - In all ... cases there are ... splenomegaly, abnormal ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm ... Pathway #Child #Peds
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... injury • Gait is abnormal ... Cauda equina- decreased ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... differential #algorithm
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
horizontal movements; also ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

This 81 yo male was referred to our
other potential causes ... findings included abnormal ... orbital apex and an increase ... ophthalmology #physicalexam ... #neurology
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
Systemic causes ... May arise from decreased ... Nail #Diseases #Abnormal ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Signs ... #PhysicalExam #
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
a late sign of ... If abnormal, this ... are observed for signs ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Examination #Peds