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Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Test (Upper-Limb ... Neurodynamic Tests ... physicalexam #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology ... #ULNT
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
, ULNT1) To assess ... #Neurodynamic #ULNT1 ... physicalexam #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology ... #ULNT
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... history Step #2 ... & desmopressin test ... #Sodium #nephrology
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Diagnosis Workup ... Algorithm 1) ... renal mechanism 2) ... #Algorithm #nephrology ... #sodium
Diabetes Insipidus - Diagnosis Algorithm
Tests:
 • Osmolality, Urine AND/OR
 • Osmolality, Serum or Plasma AND
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Tests: • Osmolality ... Plasma AND • Sodium ... Water deprivation test ... Osmolality, Urine 1-2 ... #nephrology #differential
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
renal function test ... mg) slowly over 2- ... IV Thiopental Sodium ... #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
to work through ... 2) Is ADH elevated ... of symptomatic (seizures ... Treatment #management #nephrology ... #sodium
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ptosis, diplopia 2. ... life-threatening Differential ... /Edrophonium test ... - Peek sign 2. ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
develops later 2. ... - More than 2/ ... brain and/or optic nerve ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit ... or serial exams 2. ... injury (25%) TEST ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... Posterior #Injury #msk