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Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Red Flags:
 • Fever, night sweats, chills (infection)
 • Weight loss,
Chronic Cough - ... Differential Diagnosis ... clubbing, chest exam ... Abnormal CXR: refer ... #Differential #
Causes of Cough and Hemoptysis
Acute Inflammation 
 - Laryngitis 
 - Tracheobronchitis 
 - Mycoplasma and
Causes of Cough ... Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Gases #Chronic #Cough ... #Hemoptysis #Differential ... #Causes #Table
Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
Classification - Reflex ... #Syncope #Differential ... Classification #Table
Approach to Eosinophilic Lung Diseases
 • Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia (< 1 wk) - ~30yo, M; Recent
smoking; Fever, cough ... asthma/allergies; Cough ... Rhinosinusitis, cough ... Diseases #pulmonary #differential ... diagnosis #comparison #table
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Corneal reflex ... Oculocephalic reflex ... • Gag reflex ... • Cough reflex
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... SVR, ↓ PCWP • Exam ... SVR, ↑ PCWP • Exam ... uw_IMresidency #Shock #Differential ... #Diagnosis #table
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Infections in HIV - Differential ... Pleuritic CP • Cough ... • High fever, cough ... in HIV • Lung Exam ... AIDS #pulmonary #differential
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Reflex Testing - ... Testing #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #table
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
Landau's Reaction (Reflex ... ) on Physical Exam ... child will be able ... Landaus #Reaction #Reflex
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... Classification Reflex ... #Syncope #Differential ... Classification #Table