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Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
Kernig's Sign in ... Meningitis Kernig's ... sign is present ... #Sign #Meningitis ... #Peds #neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Meningeal signs ... Systemic symptoms and signs ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #mnemonic
Causes of Encephalopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperacute:
 - Primary Neurologic: Vascular (IS, ICH), Seizure, Migraine, Trauma
Diagnosis Algorithm ... bacterial/viral meningitis ... systemic conditions: Heart ... failure, Endocrinopathy ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
Diagnosis The ... failure. ... dullness, puddle sign ... abdominal wall hernias ... incisional). 3) Signs
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Diagnosis Algorithm ... symptoms/signs, ... Infection • Meningitis ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Incontinence - Failure ... Contraction - Signs ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #DIAPPERS #Mnemonic
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... : • Meningitis ... #Hyperthermia #Differential ... Anesthesia #Checklist #Diagnosis
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Diagnosis Approach ... hypertension and signs ... or papilledema, heart ... failure, neurologic ... renal bruit or signs
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Decompensated Heart ... Failure (ADHF) ... Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... #diagnosis #differential