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The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... cause of AVS and ... test. ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS
Diagnosis and Management of Hypernatremia

#Hypernatremia #Differential #Algorithm #Causes #Nephrology #Diagnosis

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Diagnosis and Management ... of Hypernatremia ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Causes #Nephrology ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
is usually caused ... the underlying cause ... administered (through a peripheral ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Oncologic Emergencies - Differential Diagnosis Framework

HEMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES:
Hyperviscosity Syndrome:
 • Spontaneous bleeding
 • Shortness of breath
of breath • Neurologic ... deficits (peripheral ... • Early death Neutropenic ... • Dyspnea at rest ... coma SIADH: • Hyponatremia
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
In short, best outcomes ... more refractory it ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... ITP - APLS - HIT ... Fecal occult blood test ... • Serology for ... #physicalexam
APVcmv - Adaptive Pressure Ventilation - Controlled Mechanical Ventilation Summary
Most Similar to PRVC - Pressure Regulated
resp drive or neurogenic ... IBW are correct as ... generated by vent to hit ... target volume Casey ... #Ventilation #management
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
Treat underlying cause ... on using this as ... potential for it ... SatyaPatelMD #SIADH #Management ... #hyponatremia #
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... parenchyma and peripheral ... tibia/fibula) and hip ... Neurogenic Shock ... vs Hypovolemic
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Incidence: 1 to 2 cases ... and sensitive tests ... pathophysiology as ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology