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Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis ... events, prodromal symptoms ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... Neuro #IM #Sycope ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic crises in patients with diabetes 
Key signs/symptoms of HHS/DKA:
Both: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss,
diabetes Key signs ... /symptoms of HHS ... seizure) #Pathophys #EM ... #IM #Endo #DKA ... #HHS #Ddxof
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
Hematuria Workup ... and Diagnosis Algorithm ... nephrolithiasis • Symptoms ... if cause not identified ... by UW IM Residency
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
Differential Diagnosis ... 2) Presence of symptoms ... (HA, nausea, confusion ... #EM #IM #Nephro ... Differential #Algorithm #Ddxof
Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis of Macroscopic Hematuria
Important Historical Elements:
- Painless: suggests malignancy
- Painful: suggests calculi/infection
- Urinalysis:
and Differential Diagnosis ... RBC’s, RBC/WBC casts ... neck, prostatic) #Diagnosis ... #EM #IM #Urology ... Differential #Algorithm #Ddxof
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... #Anesthesiology ... Anesthesia #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup
Cullen's sign. Lipase 1,781. Bruising in the skin around the umbilicus. This sign is named after
conditions that cause ... pregnancy, or other causes ... onset of other symptoms ... #cullensign #em ... #peritonitis #IM
Intraoperative Circulatory Embolus - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Causes: thrombus, fat, amniotic fluid, air/gas.
Signs: hypotension, tachycardia,
Signs: hypotension ... decreased ETCO2 Symptoms ... Embolism #VTE #Anesthesiology ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
ophthalmoplegia), systemic signs ... and Workup: • ... No additional workup ... Imaging (if atypical symptoms ... CNS inflammatory cause
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
Consider other causes ... that may mimic signs ... Neuraxial #Block #Anesthesiology ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup