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HINTS Exam - Bidirectional Nystagmus 

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is worrisome for
HINTS Exam - Bidirectional ... worrisome for a CENTRAL ... cause of vertigo ... Video #Positive #Neurology ... #Central #Vertigo
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Test of Skew (Abnormal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
HINTS Exam - Abnormal ... worrisome for a CENTRAL ... cause of vertigo ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Vertigo #Central
HINTS Exam - Normal Head Impulse Test = Central Cause

This patient as a normal head impulse
HINTS Exam - Normal ... Cause This patient ... cause of vertigo ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Vertigo #Central
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... rapid seizure control ... epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... aspiration, hyperkalemia
Classification of Diabetes Insipidus

Central or neurogenic diabetes insipidus:
 - Congenital - Structural malformations affecting the hypothalamus
Diabetes Insipidus Central ... uropathy, Metabolic causes ... , hypercalcemia) ... Treatment is aimed ... Classification #Types #Nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Weakness, cramping, nausea ... only if no clear cause ... Optimize volume status ... Ca-gluconate or 1g CaCl- (central ... #potassium #nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... Treatment of underlying ... Diagnosis #Management #causes ... #treatment #nephrology
Status Epilepticus Management

 • Definition of Status Epilepticus
 • Diagnostic Workup
 • Potential Causes

Treatment of Status
• Potential Causes ... Treatment of ... Therapy • Urgent Control ... Management #epilepsy #neurology ... seizure #management #treatment
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Blood transfusion, Hypercalcemia ... epilepticus Treatment ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of ... with AEDs until cause
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Hyponatremia • Hypercalcemia ... Kidney stones caused ... Desmopressin (DDAVP) • Central ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology