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Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm and Management
Hemorrhagic:
 • Intracerebral: HTN, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Trauma, Bleeding Diathesis,
Stroke - Differential ... Hemorrhagic: • Intracerebral ... AVM, Aneurysm, Brain ... #Stroke #CVA #Differential ... Algorithm #management #neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
of generalized status ... cause permanent brain ... Aside from the brain ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
Overview of approach ... to brain death ... a diagnosis of brain ... activity on neurologic ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare
Unilateral Fixed Dilated Pupil - Differential Diagnosis Framework
If Altered Mental Status - Consider Oculomotor (3rd cranial
Dilated Pupil - Differential ... Altered Mental Status ... nerve) Palsy: • Brain ... Dilated #Pupil #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
BEHIND - Stroke Mimics Mnemonic
Brain: Mass, Hemorrhage, Contusion
Epilepsy: Post Ictal State, 
Hyponatremia, Hypogycemia
Intoxication, Infection
Neuro: Migraine, Multiple
Mimics Mnemonic Brain ... Epilepsy: Post Ictal State ... Mnemonic #CVA #Neurology ... #Diagnosis #Differential
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Syndrome (PRES) Overview ... parietal lobes of the brain ... may precede the neurologic ... Reversible course Differential ... parietal lobes of the brain
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... A state of tissue ... altered mental status ... #criticalcare # ... differential #causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... A state of tissue ... altered mental status ... #criticalcare # ... differential #causes
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
to Headaches - Differential ... Altered mental status ... Space-occupying brain ... #Headache #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #neurology
Causes of Status Epilepticus in Adults
METABOLIC DISTURBANCES
Hepatic encephalopathy
Hypocalcemia
Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia
Hyponatremia
Uremia
INFECTIOUS PROCESSES
Central nervous system abscess
Encephalitis
Meningitis
WITHDRAWAL SYNDROMES
Alcohol
Antiepileptic drugs
Baclofen
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
CENTRAL
Causes of Status ... malformations Brain ... acute and remote Intracerebral ... Epilepticus #Seizures #Differential ... diagnosis #causes #neurology