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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... or brainstem Motor ... response (tests motor ... • Examine for signs ... Eye response • Motor
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Seizures The management ... continuous vital sign ... The focus is on ... #Management #Emergency
Chronic Vision Loss by Anatomic Location - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cornea:
 • Keratoconus
 • Stromal Scaring
 •
Anatomic Location - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Obscure Red Reflex ... Dry) Retina - Cotton ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pediatric Vomiting - Gastrointestinal and Systemic Causes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hepatobiliary:
 • Acute Hepatitis
 • Acute
Systemic Causes - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Otitis Media) • Motion ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
- Disease of motor ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... conditions listed in differential ... nerve cells and motor ... neurology #diagnosis #management
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
causes such as reflex ... syncope (ruling out differential ... further guide management ... orthostatic vital sign
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... the Management ... erysipelas with no focus ... #SSTIs #Algorithm ... #Management #skin
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... Algorithm Loss ... Disease Activity: Flex ... Sig, FCP, CRP ... #Colitis #UC #Management
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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radicular symptoms, motor ... gait, strength, reflexes ... pathophysiology #differential ... #diagnosis #signs
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
protection • Spinal motion ... Apnea/poor effort, Signs ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... ↓ BP is a late sign ... Survey #CABCDE #management