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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
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 Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Mutism Pathophysiology ... horizontal movements; also ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
May arise from decreased ... psoriasis but also ... 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
fontanelle is also ... a late sign of ... If abnormal, this ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Examination #Peds