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HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
Distinguishing Central ... TylerLarsenMD #HINTS #physicalexam ... #Vertigo #diagnosis ... #neurology #bppv ... #comparison #table
General approach to AKI - Checklist

Urine electrolytes & FENa - Previously, it was believed that urine
General approach ... that urine sodium excretion ... and fractional excretion ... performance for diagnosing ... AcuteKidneyInjury #Nephrology
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
patients with a central ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS ... CVA #Peripheral #Central
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
- Differential Diagnosis ... • AMS (altered mental ... blood pressure control ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Pathophysiology #Nephrology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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- Differential Diagnosis ... lyme • Altered mental ... triggered by cough, exertion ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #neurology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Regulating Renal Excretion ... disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... Desmopressin (DDAVP) • Central ... Diuretics #Renal #Excretion ... #Medications #Table
Hypernatremia Classification and Features According to Volume Status
 - Hypervolemic hypernatremia - Cushing's syndrome, Primary hyperaldosteronism,
hypernatremia - DI, Central ... Classification #Features #Diagnosis ... #Comparison #Table ... #Nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... • ↓ Renal K+ Excretion ... suggests ↓ renal excretion ... Elimination (see Table ... Ca-gluconate or 1g CaCl- (central
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
specific to NBTE, and diagnosis ... is required for diagnosis ... intravenous drug use, Central ... NBTE #Marantic #diagnosis ... #table
Adie’s Tonic Pupil on Physical Exam

A young female was referred in for a sudden onset anisocoria.
unremarkable with the exception ... parasympathetic control ... ophthalmology #physicalexam ... #neurology