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Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
Woltman’s sign on ... the ankle jerk reflex ... and laboratory evaluation ... a deep-tendon reflex ... Hypothyroidism #Ankle #Reflexes
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53-year-old man presented with fatigue and
Woltman’s sign on ... the ankle jerk reflex ... — Woltman’s sign ... and laboratory evaluation ... a deep-tendon reflex
An Algorithm for the Evaluation of Toxidromes

#Toxicology #Toxidromes #algorithm #differential #diagnosis #signs #symptoms
An Algorithm for ... the Evaluation ... Toxicology #Toxidromes #algorithm ... differential #diagnosis #signs
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
The Neurological Evaluation ... • Gag reflex ... hypotonia/flaccid limbs ... stimulation to all four limbs ... • Examine for signs
Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms
 • Back/Neck Pain
 • Decr Range of motion
 • Abnormal posturing
 •
Radiculopathy: Signs ... • Decr tendon reflexes ... • Spurling's sign ... pain Lasegue's sign ... further pulls on lumbar
Algorithm for Suspected Extremity Arterial Injury

#Diagnosis #ArterialInjury #ABI #AnkleBrachialIndex #Algorithm #Evaluation #Signs #RebelEM
Algorithm for Suspected ... AnkleBrachialIndex #Algorithm ... #Evaluation #Signs
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Causes: • Large lumbar ... • Neoplasm in lumbar ... spine Signs / ... of normal leg reflexes ... diagnosis #symptoms #signs
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Non-specific Kernig Sign ... 95% Brudzinski Sign ... • Passively flex ... and legs will flex ... ; Spec: 60-80% Lumbar
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
weakness in the limbs ... of UMN and LMN signs ... in the limbs; ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... EMG: LMN Signs in
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Function Tests in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism → Signs ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm